Playful Palette Sweater
About the Playful Palette Sweater
Introducing the Playful Palette Sweater—a vibrant and casual addition to your knitting repertoire that’s as fun to create as it is to wear! This colorwork design invites you to explore bold, playful patterns that dance across the fabric, making every stitch a delight. With its relaxed fit and cheerful motifs, this sweater is perfect for those who love to mix a bit of whimsy into their wardrobe. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or new to colorwork, this project is sure to tempt your needles and brighten your day with its joyful, carefree style.
Pattern details
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 4 (95, 105, 116) (126, 137, 147) (158, 168.5) cm / 33 (37.5, 41.25, 45.5) (49.5, 54, 57.75) (62.25, 66.25)“.
Body length from underarm to hem: 30 (31, 32, 33) (35, 38, 39) (41, 42) cm / 11.75 (12.25, 12.5, 13) (13.75, 15, 15.25) (16, 16.5)” (or desired length).
Sleeve length from underarm: 42 cm / 16.5” (or desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 31.5 (31.5, 31.5, 31.5) (31.5, 42, 42) (42, 42) cm / 12.5 (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5)“.
Cuff circumference: 28.5 (28.5, 28.5, 28.5) (28.5, 38, 38) (38, 38) cm / 11.25 (11.25, 11.25, 11.25) (11.25, 15, 15) (15, 15)”.
The sweater is designed to have 20–30 cm / 8–12” of positive ease for a relaxed fit. For a tighter fit, choose one size down.
Samples shown in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”.
Gauge:
17 sts x 26 rows / rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 4.5 mm / US 7 needles, after blocking.
21 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in k1 tbl, p1 rib on 3.5 mm / US 5 needles, after blocking.
Tools & Yarn Requirements
Needles:
3.5 mm / US 5: circular needles 40–60 cm / 16–24” for neck opening and 80–100 cm / 32–40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use the Magic Loop technique instead).
4.5 mm / US 7: circular needles 40–60 cm / 16–24” for sleeves and 80–100 cm / 32–40” for the body, or just 80–100 cm / 32–40” needles if you’re using the Magic Loop technique.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder, or scrap yarn.
Suggested yarn:
The sweater can be worked with a DK / aran / worsted weight yarn. You need approx.:
MC:
880 (1000, 1050, 1100) (1155, 1210, 1265) (1320, 1375) m / 962 (1094, 1148, 1203) (1263, 1323, 1384) (1444, 1504) yds of DK / aran / worsted weight yarn.
CC1:
70 (90, 110, 135) (165, 165, 220) (275, 275) m / 77 (98, 120, 148) (180, 180, 241) (301, 301) yds of DK / aran / worsted weight yarn.
CC2:
35 (55, 70, 85) (105, 120, 140) (155, 170) m / 38 (60, 77, 93) (115, 131, 153) (170, 186) yds of DK / aran / worsted weight yarn.
CC3:
70 (90, 110, 135) (165, 165, 220) (275, 275) m / 77 (98, 120, 148) (180, 180, 241) (301, 301) yds of DK / aran / worsted weight yarn.
Samples knitted with yarns:
Light grey sample
MC: 375 (450, 475, 500) (525, 550, 575) (600, 625) g of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool – 108 m / 118 yds / 50 g) in the color 3821 together with 100 (110, 115, 120) (130, 135, 140) (145, 155) g of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk – 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in the color Putty.
CC1: 30 (40, 50, 60) (75, 75, 100) (125, 125) g Sandnes Garn Double Sunday in the color Peach 4033 together with 5 (10, 10, 15) (20, 20, 25) (30, 30) g of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in the color Poppy Rose.
CC2: 20 (30, 40, 50) (60, 70, 80) (90, 100) g of Säie Wool Merino Aran (100% superwash merino wool – 166 m / 181 yds / 100 g) in the color Brilliant Mr. Fox together with 5 (5, 10, 10) (10, 15, 15) (20, 20) g of Säie Wool Silk Mohair (72% kid mohair, 28% silk – 840 m / 919 yds / 100 g) in the color Brilliant Mr. Fox.
CC3: 30 (40, 50, 60) (75, 75, 100) (125, 125) g of Cascade 220 (100% wool – 200 m / 219 yds / 100 g) in the color Olive Oil 9566 together with 10 (10, 15, 15) (20, 20, 25) (30, 30) g of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 15% wool, 28% silk – 212 m / 232 yds / 25 g) in the color Lime 9825.
The sample is worked by holding one strand of merino together with one strand of silk mohair.
Blue sample
MC: 210 (225, 250, 275) (290, 310, 325) (335, 350) g of Filcolana Arwetta (80% wool, 20% nylon – 210 m / 230 yds / 50 g) in the color 340 together with 75 (80, 90, 95) (100, 110, 115) (115, 125) g of Krea Deluxe Silk Mohair (45% silk, 33% mohair, 22% alpaca – 240 m / 262 yds/ 20 g) in the color 24 together with 105 (110, 125, 135) (145, 155, 160) (165, 175) g of Isager Silk Mohair (75% kid mohair, 25% silk – 212 m / 232 yds / 25 g) in the color 41.
CC1: 10 (15, 20, 30) (30, 40, 45) (55, 55) g of Filcolana Arwetta in the color 101 together with 10 (10, 15, 15) (20, 20, 25) (30, 35) g of Filcolana Tilia (70% kid mohair, 30% silk – 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g) in the color 101.
CC2: 15 (30, 40, 50) (60, 70, 80) (90, 100) g of Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool – 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in the color Mustard together with 5 (10, 15, 20) (20, 25, 25) (30, 30) g Filcolana Tilia in the color 136.
CC3: 20 (25, 30, 35) (40, 45, 55) (60, 70) g of Knitting for Olive Merino in the color Lead together with 10 (10, 15, 15) (20, 20, 25) (30, 35) g of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk – 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in the color Lead.
The sample is worked by holding one strand of merino together with two strands of silk mohair.
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