Willow Branch
Willow Branch
Willow Branch is a worsted weight circular-yoke sweater designed to fit with 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease at the chest for a relaxed fit. This pattern is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to try it on as you go and easily adjust the finished length to your preference. German short rows are incorporated below the collar to raise the back of the neck slightly for a more comfortable fit.
Willow Branch is adorned with a gentle lace yoke and extra-long sleeve cuffs. This pattern includes a high-hip body length and long sleeves. There is an option to work the sleeve cuffs in a contrast color for a little extra dose of fun! The collar is worked at the end (stitches are picked up from the cast on edge to work the collar ribbing) to provide a more stable neckline.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Designed to fit with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease for a semi-relaxed fit.
Finished Chest Circumference: 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59, 63, 67)” / 77.5 (87.5, 97.5, 107.5, 117.5) (127.5, 137.5, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm
Measurements & Schematic page included in photos.
Suggested Needles & Notions
Needle sizes listed are suggestions. Use sizes necessary to achieve specified gauge.
• Needle A - US 8 / 5 mm, 16” & 32” / 40 & 80 cm (or longer) circular needles or size needed for Stockinette Stitch gauge; DPNs or circular needle in preferred length for working Magic Loop method for small circumference (Body and Sleeves)
• Needle B - US 5 / 3.75 mm or three sizes smaller than Needle A (as needed to achieve 1x1 Rib gauge), 16” & 32” / 40 & 80 cm (or longer) circular needles; DPNs or circular needle in preferred length for working Magic Loop method for small circumference (Hem, Cuffs and Collar)
• Distinct BOR marker plus 11 (13, 14, 15, 16) (17, 19, 20, 21, 21) additional markers to separate lace pattern repeats
• Scrap yarn / stitch holders to hold stitches
• Removeable markers (optional) to track rounds worked
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Blocking mat and pins
Gauge Information
Stockinette Stitch: 18 sts / 25 rnds per
4” / 10 cm worked on Needle A in the rnd, measured post-blocking
Lace Pattern: 18 sts / 24 rnds per
4” / 10 cm worked on Needle A in the rnd, measured post-blocking
1 x 1 Rib: 19 sts / 28 rnds per 4” / 10 cm worked on Needle B in the rnd, measured post-blocking
Suggested Yarn / Requirements
North Bay Fiber – Elemental Worsted (Worsted weight yarn) 100% domestic Cormo wool (non-superwash)
205 yds / 187 meters per 100 grams
Main Color (To work the entire sweater in one color)
808 (909, 1010, 1101, 1202) (1303, 1405, 1505, 1616, 1720) yards / 739 (831, 923, 1006, 1099) (1191, 1284, 1376, 1477, 1572) meters
Single color sample reflects: “Pink Sky” colorway.
(Optional) Contrast Color (To work sleeve cuffs in a second color)
102 (113, 123, 130, 135) (142, 148, 148, 154, 154) yards / 93 (103, 112, 119, 123) (130, 135, 135, 141, 141) meters
Two color sample reflects: “Sand Point” for the Main colorway and “Lotus” as the Contrast color cuffs.
Note! If working the cuffs in a contrast color, you can deduct the Contrast Color yardage amount from the Main Color yarn total.
Special Techniques
German Short Rows
Lace knitting
Picking up stitches from cast on edge