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The round yoke sweater is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom. The yoke features step-by-step increases, and then the sleeves are placed on a length of yarn or stitch holder to be knitted later.
We used two strands held together: double-stranded 100% wool (Fin) along with a single strand of mohair (Stil). This combination creates a very delicate melange effect. Alternatively, this project can also be knitted using cotton yarn (Mjuk), combined with mohair yarn.

You have the option of long and short sleeves, and you can easily adjust the body length to your personal preference.

The description of the sweater “Storm Pass” is provided for 11 sizes (from 80 to 171 cm in bust circumference).

The size chart is presented below and will help you choose your preferred fit.

Difficulty level: medium/high.

Needles:

Circular needles size 3.5 and 4 mm with cable lengths of 40, 60, and 100 cm.

Yarn from «EMMA FASSIO»:

Yarn 1: «FIN» (100% wool) fingering weight yarn, 1500 meters in 100 grams (held double)

Color in the photo: NEVE («firn» compacted snow)

Yarn 2: «STIL» (70% mohair; 30% silk) lace weight yarn, 210 meters in 25 grams (throughout the description, 3 strands are used).

Color in the photo: GHIACCIO (ice) 2 strands held together equal DK weight yarn (approximately 200-240 meters in 100 grams)

Note: instead of double-stranded Fin yarn, you can use a single strand of Mjuk yarn, maintaining the same gauge.

Yarn requirements:

Sizes: XXS, XS, S (M, M1, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X) 5X.

Short sleeve option:

Yarn 1 wool (Fin): 1, 1, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) 3 skeins.

Yarn 2 mohair (Stil): 3, 3, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) 8 balls.

Long sleeve option:

Yarn 1 wool (Fin): 1, 2, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) 4 skeins.

Yarn 2 mohair (Stil): 3, 4, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8) 8 balls.

Estimated yarn consumption (DK weight yarn) for short sleeve option:
600, 630, 730 (830, 930, 1050, 1150) (1250, 1350 1450) 1550 meters.

For the long sleeve option, you will need approximately 250 meters more yarn.

Note: the specified yarn consumption is approximate and may vary depending on the yarn used, gauge discrepancies, or individual modifications made to the knitting.

Gauge:
21 stitches * 30 rows in a 10*10 cm swatch knitted in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles and 2 strands held together (3 strands: 2 strands of Fin and 1 strand of Stil)

Note: to meet the specified measurements, knit a swatch and ensure you have the same gauge. If necessary, change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge.

Sizes:

A: bust circumference.

B: neck circumference.

C: upper arm circumference.

D: length from underarms to hem:

Standard length: 37 cm.

Shortened length: about 27 cm.

Sleeve length from underarm:

Short Sleeve: 11 cm.

Long Sleeve: about 45 cm.

This sweater is designed to be worn with 8-18 cm of ease around the bust.

Note: the photo shows size M1 with short sleeves

Measurements of the finished garment:

Note: measure the widest part of your upper body and add your desired ease, then select the size with a bust circumference closest to that value.

knit

yarn over

 2 stitches together knitwise

3 to 1 (double decrease), centered (skpo)

 slip 1 stitch as knit, 1 knit stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch

slip 1 stitch as knit, knit 2 stitches together knitwise, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch

 slip 2 stitches as knit, 1 knit stitch, pass slipped stitches over knit stitch

bobble

Note:

The bobble is knitted as follows:

Knit 5 times into the same stitch: 1 knit stitch, yarn over, 1 knit stitch, yarn over, 1 knit stitch.

Turn your work and knit 5 knit stitches.

Turn your work and knit as follows: slip 1 stitch as knit, 1 knit stitch, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch, knit 3 stitches together; then place the second needle on the right needle over the first.

This way, you will decrease the stitches you just increased. Pull them tight when closing the bobble.

When blocking the garment, we recommend shaping and «stretching» the bobbles to make them more pronounced.

Note: this method of knitting bobbles makes them look like small roses, which will blend and integrate into the knitted fabric (see photo), but if you prefer more pronounced bobbles, use the traditional bobble knitting technique.

Increase 1 stitch:
• Lift the yarn between two stitches and knit it through the back of the stitch.

Description.

Sizes XXS, XS, S (M, M1, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X) 5X.

To make reading the description easier, we recommend highlighting the steps pertaining to your size.

Note: the garment is knitted in the round from top to bottom with a round yoke, using 3 strands held together throughout the description (2 strands of Fin and 1 strand of Stil).

Yoke.

Using 3.5 mm needles and 2 strands of Fin + 1 strand of Stil held together, cast on 98, 98, 100 (104, 104, 108, 112) (114, 116, 118) 120 stitches, place a marker for the beginning of the round (= center back) and start knitting in the round, ensuring the stitches are not twisted.

• Rows 1-12: * 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch * repeat ** to the end.

Switch to 4 mm needles.

• Row 13: knit all stitches knitwise.

Increase row:

• Size XXS: 9 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch; *10 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 4 times; 9 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch; *10 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 4 times. (10 stitches increased)

• Size XS: *5 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 8 times; *6 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 2 times; *5 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 8 times; 8 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch. (19 stitches increased)

• Size S *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 2 times; *4 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 11 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 2 times; *4 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 11 times. (26 stitches increased)

• Size M: *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 10 times; *4 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 5 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 10 times; *4 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times. (31 stitches increased)

• Size M1: *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 8 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 12 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 8 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 12 times. (40 stitches increased)

• Size L: *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 13 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 9 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 14 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 9 times. (45 stitches increased)

• Size XL: *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 19 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 19 times; *3 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times. (50 stitches increased)

• Size 2X: *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat ** to the end. (57 stitches increased)

• Size 3X: *1 knit stitch, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 26 times; *1 knit stitch, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 26 times. (64 stitches increased)

• Size 4X: *1 knit stitch, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 12 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 23 times; *1 knit stitch, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 12 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 24 times. (71 stitches increased)

• Size 5X: *1 knit stitch, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 18 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 21 times; *1 knit stitch, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 18 times; *2 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 21 times. (78 stitches increased)

On the needles: 108, 117, 126, (135, 144, 153, 162) (171, 180, 189) 198 stitches.

• Row 15: knit all stitches knitwise.

Note: now follow the instructions for the short rows inside the frame. If you do not wish to knit them, skip them and proceed to Section Scheme A.

Work Scheme A (48 Rows).

Make sure to increase where indicated.

Total after completing Scheme A on the needles: 264, 286, 308 (330, 352, 374, 396) (418, 440, 462) 484 stitches.

Increase row (except for size M1):

• Size XXS: *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch, 17 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat ** to the end. (16 stitches increased)

• Size XS: 47 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch; *48 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 2 times; 47 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch; *48 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 2 times. (6 stitches increased)

• Size S: *15 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times; *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 4 times; *15 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times; *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 4 times. (20 stitches increased)

• Size M: *33 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat ** to the end. (10 stitches increased)

• Size L: increase 1 stitch, knit knitwise about half of the stitches on the needles, increase 1 stitch, knit knitwise to the end. (2 stitches increased)

• Size XL: *99 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat ** to the end. (4 stitches increased)

• Size 2X: *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 12 times; 17 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch; *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 12 times; 17 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch. (26 stitches increased)

• Size 3X: *15 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 4 times; *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 10 times; *15 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 4 times; *16 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 10 times. (28 stitches increased)

• Size 4X: *9 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 19 times; *10 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times; *9 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 19 times; *10 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 6 times. (50 stitches increased)

• Size 5X: *6 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 10 times; *7 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 26 times; *6 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 10 times; *7 knit stitches, increase 1 stitch* repeat** 26 times. (72 stitches increased)

On the needles: 280, 292, 328 (340, 352, 376, 400) (444, 468, 512) 556 stitches.

Knit 2, 4, 4 (5, 6, 8, 10) (12, 14, 16) 18 Rows.

[Note: at this stage we recommend trying on the yoke to ensure the best fit. If you prefer a longer or shorter yoke, you can knit more or fewer rows before separating the sleeves and body.]

Now place the stitches of each sleeve on a stitch holder or length of yarn as follows:

• Starting from the beginning of the round marker (center back): knit 41, 44, 49 (52, 55, 56, 62) (67, 73, 78) 83 stitches; place the next 58, 58, 66 (66, 66, 76, 76) (88, 88, 100) 112 stitches on a stitch holder (right sleeve); cast on 2, 2, 4 (4, 4, 8, 8) (10, 10, 12) 14 underarm stitches; knit 82, 88, 98 (104, 110, 112, 124) (134, 146, 156) 166 stitches (front); place the next 58, 58, 66 (66, 66, 76, 76) (88, 88, 100) 112 stitches on a stitch holder (left sleeve); cast on 2, 2, 4 (4, 4, 8, 8) (10, 10, 12) 14 underarm stitches; knit 41, 44, 49 (52, 55, 56, 62) (67, 73, 78) 83 stitches.

Body stitches on the needles: 168, 180, 204 (216, 228, 240, 264) (288, 312, 336) 360.

Knit in stockinette stitch (= knit all rows knitwise) until the sweater measures about 32 cm from the underarms for standard length or 22 cm for shortened length.

Note: You can adjust this measurement if you prefer a longer or shorter sweater; keep in mind that Scheme B + body hem will add 5 cm in length.

Knit Scheme B. (7 Rows)

Body hem.

Switch to 3.5 mm needles.

• Knit 10 rows in 1*1 ribbing: *1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch* repeat ** to the end.

Bind off all stitches loosely.

Sleeves. Make 2.

Transfer the 58, 58, 66 (66, 66, 76, 76) (88, 88, 100) 112 held stitches from the stitch holder to 4 mm needles. Pick up and knit 2, 2, 4 (4, 4, 8, 8) (10, 10, 12) 14 underarm stitches. Place a marker at the center of the underarm and knit in the round.

On the needles: 60, 60, 70 (70, 70, 84, 84) (98, 98, 112) 126 stitches.

Choose the sleeve option you want!

Short sleeve option:

On the needles 60, 60, 70 (70, 70, 84, 84) (98, 98, 112) 126 stitches.

Knit 5 Rows.

• Decrease row only for sizes XXS and XS: *13 knit stitches, knit 2 stitches together* repeat ** to the end. (4 stitches decreased)

All sizes:

Knit Scheme C (16 Rows)

Switch to 3.5 mm needles.

Knit 6 rows in 1*1 ribbing: *1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch * repeat ** to the end.

Bind off all stitches loosely.

Make the second sleeve.

Long sleeve option:

On the needles 60, 60, 70 (70, 70, 84, 84) (98, 98, 112) 126 stitches

Knit in stockinette stitch (knit all rows knitwise) until the sleeve measures about 35/36 cm from the underarm.

Note: You can adjust this measurement if you prefer a longer or shorter sleeve; keep in mind that Scheme C plus the cuff will add 9 cm in length.

• Decrease row only for sizes XXS and XS: *13 knit stitches, knit 2 stitches together* repeat ** to the end. (4 stitches decreased)

All sizes:

On the needles 56, 56, 70 (70, 70, 84, 84) (98, 98, 112 ) 126 stitches

Knit Scheme C (16 Rows).

Decrease row:

• Sizes XXS and XS: *2 knit stitches, knit 2 stitches together* repeat ** to the end. (14 stitches decreased)

• Sizes S, M, and M1: *knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 4 times;
*1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 9 times; * knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 4 times; *1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 9 times. (26 stitches decreased)

• Sizes L and XL: *knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 12 times; *1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 6 times; * knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 12 times; *1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 6 times. (36 stitches decreased)

• Sizes 2X and 3X: *knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 20 times;
*1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 3 times;
*knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 20 times; *1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together* repeat** 3 times. (46 stitches decreased)

• Size 4X: *knit 2 stitches together* repeat ** to the end. (56 stitches decreased)

• Size 5X: 1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together; *knit 2 stitches together* repeat** until 3 stitches remain before the end; 1 knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together. (62 stitches decreased)

On the needles: 42, 42, 44 (44, 44, 48, 48) (52, 52, 56) 64 stitches.

Switch to 3.5 mm needles.

• Knit 10 rows in 1*1 ribbing: *1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch * repeat ** to the end.

Bind off all stitches loosely. Make the second sleeve.

Finishing.

Secure and hide all loose ends on the wrong side of the work.

Wash and block the garment.