Sweater shades

Depending on the size, you only need two or three balls of yarn for this cozy sweater made from natural fibers: COUNTRY FLAIR by Austermann combines baby alpaca, virgin wool, and organic cotton in a fine multicolor lace yarn. It's knitted seamlessly from the top down, so the vibrant colors are displayed without interruption.

Especially with the yarn's fine stitch definition, knitting in one piece is advantageous because the seams would be very visible in this delicate fabric. You simply knit in stockinette stitch from the top down, allowing you to determine the sleeve and overall length individually with a fitting, and there's no need for any sewing at the end. However, all edges are crocheted for a neat finish. The simple, uncluttered design provides the perfect backdrop for the very long, harmonious color gradients, which are showcased so beautifully.

The COUNTRY FLAIR yarn used by Austermann is a fine multicolor lace yarn made from pure natural fibers: 40% organic cotton, 35% fine baby alpaca, and 25% cotton combine to create a high-quality, versatile yarn. It is very soft, breathable, gentle on the skin, and cozy. It is also exceptionally lightweight, so you don't need much yarn. Intricate lace patterns look stunning with this yarn, but even simple knits create a beautiful stitch definition. The multicolor yarn features soft, long color transitions in evocative tones. For this sweater, we suggest the color Pomegranate, but you could also choose Petrol Turquoise, Autumn Leaves, Evening Sky, or Olive Grove.

The easy-to-follow knitting pattern for the round-neck sweater in gradient yarn, available in sizes 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48/50, was published in Rebecca magazine, issue 98, model 35, "Sweater Nuances." You will also need short and long circular knitting needles (3.5 mm and 4 mm); double-pointed needles (3.5 mm and 4.0 mm); a size 3 crochet hook; and 8 stitch markers.