Contrast Sweater

The Contrast Sweater is a clean, modern knit with just enough detail to make it feel a bit special.

It’s worked seamlessly from the top down, with short rows shaping the neckline so it sits properly. The yoke is constructed in stages using different increase techniques, which keeps the knitting interesting without overcomplicating things.

The folded neckline is finished at the end for a polished look, and the colour change through the body gives it that simple but striking contrast.

It’s the kind of sweater that works with everything.

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Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL

Designed to fit bust:
85 (90) 94 (100) 107 cm

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Finished Measurements

• Bust: 93 (98) 102 (109) 112 cm
• Length: 60 (61) 63 (64) 66 cm

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Fit

Designed with 6–8 cm positive ease

A neat, easy fit — not oversized, not tight.

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Gauge

21 sts × 28 rounds = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

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Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (60 and 100 cm)
• 4 mm DPNs or Magic Loop for sleeves
• 3 mm circular needles (40 cm) for neck

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Yarn Options

This sweater is worked in two colours:

• Colour A (top section)
• Colour B (lower section)

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Option 1: Two strands held together (soft halo finish)

Use:

• A fine merino / 4 ply yarn (approx. 200–250 m per 50 g)
• Held together with a lace-weight halo yarn (approx. 200–220 m per 25 g)

Metreage required:

Colour A (top):

• XS: 840 m main + 840 m halo
• S: 840 m main + 840 m halo
• M: 840 m main + 840 m halo
• L: 840 m main + 840 m halo
• XL: 840 m main + 840 m halo

Colour B (bottom):

• XS: 420 m main + 420 m halo
• S: 420 m main + 420 m halo
• M: 420 m main + 420 m halo
• L: 630 m main + 630 m halo
• XL: 630 m main + 630 m halo

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Option 2: Single strand (cleaner, simpler)

Use:

• A DK weight yarn (approx. 200–240 m per 100 g)

This is a great option if you want:

• Less fluff
• More structure
• A simpler knit

Metreage required:

Colour A (top):

• XS: 700 m
• S: 700 m
• M: 700 m
• L: 700 m
• XL: 700 m

Colour B (bottom):

• XS: 350 m
• S: 350 m
• M: 350 m
• L: 500 m
• XL: 500 m

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Choosing Your Yarn

• Want soft, slightly fluffy, lighter feel → go double strand
• Want cleaner lines and everyday wearability → go single DK

Because of the simple shape, your yarn choice really defines the final look here.

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Difficulty

★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)

A comfortable intermediate knit with a few interesting construction details.