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Diamond Yoke Sweater — Stranded Colorwork Pullover

A graphic, modern take on the classic diamond motif — worked top-down with no seams, no short rows, and a deep round yoke that makes a bold statement. I wanted to transform the standard diamond pattern into something striking, so I lowered the yoke line to give it volume and a graphic shadow. I chose BRUSCA by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar — jewel-tone colorways that remind me of Japanese marble chocolate. Lightweight, graphic, and very comfortable to wear.

The Diamond Yoke Sweater is a top-down pullover with a deep round yoke worked in stranded colorwork. No short rows, no seams. After separating body and sleeves, everything is knit in the round to the hem and cuffs. Yoke instructions include both text and chart; all other sections are text only.

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Sizes

X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large) (2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large)
To fit bust: 76–86.5 (86.5–96.5, 96.5–106.5, 106.5–117, 117–127) (127–137, 137–147.5, 147.5–157.5, 157.5–167.5) cm
[30–34 (34–38, 38–42, 42–46, 46–50) (50–54, 54–58, 58–62, 62–66)"]

Finished Measurements

• Bust Circumference: 101 (112.5, 123, 133.5, 143) (153.5, 164, 174.5, 186) cm [40.5 (45, 49.25, 53.25, 57.25) (61.25, 65.5, 69.25, 74.25)"]
• Total Length: 55 (56.5, 58, 58, 58.5) (59, 60.5, 61.5, 63) cm [21.75 (22.25, 22.75, 22.75, 23) (23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 24.75)"]
• Yoke Depth with Neckband: 30 (31.5, 32, 33, 33.5) (33.5, 34, 34, 35) cm [12 (12.5, 13, 13, 13.5) (13.5, 13.75, 13.75, 14)"]

Yarn — Sample A

Retrosaria Rosa Pomar BRUSCA — 100% fine Portuguese wool, 125 m (137 yds) / 50 g; Worsted. Work with one strand.

• MC navy (C571): 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 13) balls
• CC1 gray (A567): 1 ball all sizes
• CC2 brick (C586): 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
• CC3 beige (B): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)

Yarn — Sample B

Puppy BRITISH FINE — 100% wool, 116 m (127 yds) / 25 g; Light fingering. Work with two strands held together.

• MC charcoal gray (#012): 14 (16, 18, 19, 21) (22, 24, 26, 27) balls
• CC1 beige (#040): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s)
• CC2 sand beige (#024): 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) balls
• CC3 blue (#007): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls

Needles

• 4 mm (US 6) — 40 cm (16") and 60 cm (24") or longer circular needles for yoke and body
• 3.5 mm (US 4) — 40 cm and 60 cm or longer circular needles for neckband and hem
• 4 mm (US 6) and 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles or DPNs for sleeves and cuffs

Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

Gauge (4 mm / US 6 needle, after blocking)

• 25 sts × 28.5 rnds = 10 cm (4") in Colorwork
• 21 sts × 34.5 rnds = 10 cm (4") in Stockinette stitch