Inspired by evergreen ivy, Hedera is a combination of sweater and poncho. Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down, this sweater features a deep circular yoke. The length of the yoke creates an incredible palette for a large, dramatic, and uncomplicated stranded colorwork motif of creeping vines and delightful flowers. With a squishy, fold-over collar, short, ribbed sleeves, and considerable positive ease, the Hedera is certain to be the most striking and comfortable garment in your closet.

SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4) 
Recommended 15-30 inches / 37.5-75 cm of positive ease

The samples are shown in a size 1 with 23” (57.5 cm) of positive ease and a size 2 with 22.5” (56.5 cm) of positive ease.

YARN 
DK weight yarn

Miss Babs YOWZA (100% Superwash Wool Merino, 560 yards / 8 oz, 512 meters / 225 grams)

MC: 1530 (1770, 2050, 2300) yards / 1400 (1620, 1875, 2110) meters 
CC1: 290 (340, 390, 450) yards / 266 (311, 357, 412) meters 
CC2: 300 (350, 410, 460) yards/275 (321, 375, 421) meters

Sample 1 shown in “Coastal Fog” (MC), “Beanstalk” (CC1), & “Fig” (CC2) 
Sample 2 shown in “Roasted Pumpkin” (MC), & “Coastal Fog” (CC1)

NOTE: I knit two versions of this sweater, a 3-color version and a 2-color version. The yardages above are for the 3-color version. The CC yardage listed above is broken into the vines (CC1, shown in green) and the flowers (CC2, shown in purple). If you prefer a 2-color version of this sweater, combine the CC1 yardage and the CC2 yardage to get your total CC yardage requirements.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS 
Collar Circumference: 17 (17, 18.25, 18.25) inches / 42.5 (42.5, 45.5, 45.5)cm 
Collar Circumference: 59 (70.5, 83.75, 95.25) inches / 147.5 (176.5, 209.5, 238) cm 
Yoke Depth: 19.75 (19.75, 20.25, 20.25) inches / 49.5 (49.5, 50.5, 50.5) cm 
Sleeve Length: 9 (9, 9, 9) inches / 22.5 (22.5, 22.5, 22.5) cm

NEEDLES 
• US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long for turtleneck ribbing 
• US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain colorwork motif gauge and stockinette gauge 
• US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 40”/100 cm long, or size to obtain colorwork motif gauge and stockinette gauge 
• US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long for turtleneck ribbing, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge 
• US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, 40”/100 cm long for lower ribbing, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge 
• US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round for wrist ribbing, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge

GAUGE 
22 stitches and 24 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in colorwork motif AND stockinette stitch.

TOOLS 
1 stitch marker, scrap yarn, & tapestry needle

SKILLS 
knitting in the round, stranded colorwork