High Lonesome
High Lonesome
High Lonesome is a classic unisex sweater with a timeless colorwork yoke design. This pattern is approachable for knitters of all levels. Just one color of Spincycle’s Dream State is used for the colorwork pattern, paired with The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers’ beautifully rustic Recollect sport weight wool (though you can use any yarn you like that gives you the proper gauge)! Combining worsted weight for the colorwork with a lighter sport weight for the body gives the pattern just a little extra “oomph” in the colorwork. Top-down design means you can try this sweater on as you go, so you can alter the length as needed for your perfect fit.
You can find The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Recollect here
and
Spincycle Dream State here
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC:
Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Recollect
Sport Weight
100% White&Black Rambouillet
185 yards / 2 oz
CC:
Spincycle Dream State
100% American Wool
150 yards / 50 g
Caitlin’s Sweater
MC: Pine Drop (dark green)
CC: Shades of Earth (variegated)
Casey’s Sweater
MC: Porch Pumpkin (orange/brown)
CC: Stay Ready (cream/grey variegated)
Yardage: Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications. Yardage provided is for sleeve and body length as written.
MC: 946 (1064, 1182, 1300, 1430, 1548){1678, 1796, 1914, 2056} yards
865 (973, 1081, 1189, 1308, 1415) {1534, 1642, 1750, 1880} meters
Skeins: 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) {10, 10, 11, 12}
CC: 109 (136, 150, 165, 182, 197){213, 228, 243, 262} yards
100 (125, 138, 151, 167, 181) {195, 209, 223, 240} meters
Skeins: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 2}
Needles:
Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.
Ribbing: US 4/3.5 mm
Main Needle: US 5/3.75 mm
Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rounds over 4” 10 cm in colorwork and stockinette after blocking
You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.
Notions:
stitch markers, scrap yarn, darning needle, cable needle (optional)
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 0.5-4” 1.5-10 cm of positive ease at the bust/chest and 1-3” 2.5-8 cm of positive ease at the upper arm. This is a unisex pattern that is very easily customized for a perfect fit. Note that any modifications will alter the yardage requirements.
Finished Bust Circumference: 30.75 (34.5, 38.5, 42.75, 46.5, 50.5) {54.5, 58.5, 62.5, 67}”
77.5 (87.5, 97.5, 108, 118, 128) {138, 148.5, 158.5, 170} cm
Finished Upper Sleeve Circumference: 11.75 (12.5, 13.25, 14, 15, 16.5) {19, 20, 21.75, 22}”
29.5 (31.5, 33.5, 35.5, 37.5, 41.5) {48.5, 51, 55, 56} cm