**Yarn requirements:** This pattern uses Worsted weight yarn, but any yarn can be used as long as you achieve gauge. A buffer has been added to ensure you have enough yarn. This pattern uses 7 colors with different amounts needed; Color A is used for the majority of the body and will require the most yarn. Colors B-F use the least amount and each require the same amount of yarn. Color G is used at the bottom as well as for the body hem & sleeve cuffs.
A Note About Choosing Colors
This motif is meant to fade from lightest to darkest (or darkest to lightest if you choose the reverse chart). To achieve a similar effect, you will want to pick a neutral Main Color (such as a white/cream or black/charcoal) and then two dominant colors for the sets of trees that each have three shades.
For example, if you want one column of trees to be brown and one column to be gray (as pictured), you would choose a light brown, medium brown, and dark brown as well as a light gray, medium gray, and dark gray. It's okay if the lightest of each color match in tone as they will be offset.
YARN USED
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted
100% Fine Highland Wool (Worsted Weight) 123 yds (112 m) / 50g
*This is measured using 50g hanks, but 150g hanks are also available online.*
MAIN CHART ORDER:
A: Highland Fleece
627 (674, 734, 790, 863) (942, 1014, 1088, 1168) 1249, 1315, 1376 yds
255 (274, 299, 321, 351) (383, 412, 442, 475) 508, 535, 559 g
573 (617, 671, 722, 789) (862, 927, 995, 1068) 1142, 1202, 1258 m
6 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) 11, 11, 12 hanks
B: Drift Wood
C: Gravel Road
D: Dark Chocolate
E: Grey Harbor
F: Storm Cloud
76 (81, 89, 95, 104) (114, 122, 131, 141) 151, 159, 166 yds
31 (33, 36, 39, 42) (46, 50, 53, 57) 61, 65, 68 g
69 (74, 81, 87, 95) (104, 112, 120, 129) 138, 145, 152 m
1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 hanks per color
G: Cast Iron
119 (128, 139, 150, 164) (179, 192, 206, 221) 237, 249, 261 yds
48 (52, 57, 61, 67) (73, 78, 84, 90) 96, 101, 106 g
109 (117, 127, 137, 150) (163, 176, 189, 202) 217, 228, 239 m
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3 hanks
REVERSE CHART ORDER:
A: Cast Iron
627 (674, 734, 790, 863) (942, 1014, 1088, 1168) 1249, 1315, 1376 yds
255 (274, 299, 321, 351) (383, 412, 442, 475) 508, 535, 559 g
573 (617, 671, 722, 789) (862, 927, 995, 1068) 1142, 1202, 1258 m
6 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) 11, 11, 12 hanks
B: Dark Chocolate
C: Gravel Road
D: Drift Wood
E: Storm Cloud
F: Grey Harbor
76 (81, 89, 95, 104) (114, 122, 131, 141) 151, 159, 166 yds
31 (33, 36, 39, 42) (46, 50, 53, 57) 61, 65, 68 g
69 (74, 81, 87, 95) (104, 112, 120, 129) 138, 145, 152 m
1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 hanks per color
G: Highland Fleece
119 (128, 139, 150, 164) (179, 192, 206, 221) 237, 249, 261 yds
48 (52, 57, 61, 67) (73, 78, 84, 90) 96, 101, 106 g
109 (117, 127, 137, 150) (163, 176, 189, 202) 217, 228, 239 m
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3 hanks
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
For neck, cuff, and body ribbing: US 5 (3.75 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
For body: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases.
For sleeves: US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) small circumference needles such as 9 in (23 cm) circular needles or double-pointed needles, or long circular if using magic loop method
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, and blocking mats
GAUGE
Using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles: 18.5 sts x 31 rnds in stockinette and in colorwork = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking
SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12
Finished Bust Circumference:
31.25 (34.5, 38, 41.5, 45) (48.5, 52, 55.25, 58.75) 62.25, 65.75, 69.25 in
79.5 (87.5, 96.5, 105.5, 114.5) (123, 132, 140.5, 149) 158, 167, 176 cm
This top is designed to be worn with approximately 7-8 in (18-20.5 cm) positive ease. The model on the cover has a bust circumference of 34 in (86.5 cm) and is wearing a size 4 with 7.5 in (19 cm) of positive ease.
Pattern level: Intermediate