Finnie Sweater PDF Pattern

Finnie reminds me of all the old finials on top of fence and gate posts around my town of Salem. I’ve spent a lot of time outside as of late and I never get over the beauty of seeing new with the old. I thought pairing this colorwork pattern with such a vibrant yarn like Spincycle’s Dream State would be a fun take on this dichotomy.

Finnie is a yoked colorwork sweater, worked from the top down. I added a twisted rib and absolutely love how it turned out – I think that helps elevate the sweater for a slightly dressier feel. Don’t worry though, Finnie is very cozy with a little ease added in, so you can wear it with jeans, skirts, dresses, or your favorite yoga pants!

The colorwork pattern is charted.

Construction:
This yoked sweater is knit from the top down in the round. The sweater begins by working the neckband. Then short rows are worked to add height to the back neck. From there, you will begin working your colorwork charts and increases. Once you have finished the yoke section, you will separate the sleeves and body. Front and back are joined at the underarms to knit in the round. The body is worked in the round, finished with a bottom hem trim rib. The sleeves stitches that are on hold, are then worked in the round to the cuff.

Skill Level: Intermediate (or confident beginner)

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

To fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) in / 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147, 158) cm circumference at bust.

Finished bust circumference (after blocking): 35.75 (40, 45.25, 50, 54.5, 58.75, 63.5, 67.75, 73.5) in / 89.5 (100, 113, 124.5, 136.5, 147, 159, 169.5, 183.5) cm

Recommended ease: This sweater is designed with proportional ease, which means that the amount of positive ease is based on body measurements to achieve a consistent fit across sizes. It is intended to be worn oversized with 4-10 in / 10-25.5 cm of positive ease at the bust.

The model wears size 3 with 6.75 in / 17 cm of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn & Yardage:
Weight: worsted

MC Amount: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins or 737 (796, 876, 937, 983, 1055, 1137, 1192, 1267) yds / 676 (731, 804, 860, 903, 969, 1043, 1094, 1163) m / 300 (300, 350, 350, 400, 400, 450, 450, 500) g of Quince & Co Lark in Frost – 100% wool (50 g = 134 yds / 123 m)

CC Amount: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins or 109 (120, 138, 159, 172, 191, 215, 236, 266) yds / 100 (110, 126, 145, 157, 174, 197, 215, 243) m / 50 (50, 50, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100) g of Spincycle Yarns Dream State in Shades of Earth – 100% wool (50 g = 150 yds / 137 m)

Gauge:
17 sts and 24 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette st with smaller needles, in the round and blocked

16 sts and 24 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in twisted rib with smaller needles, in the round and blocked

17 sts and 22 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in colorwork with larger needles, in the round and blocked

Needles & Notions:
US 8 / 5 mm – 16 in / 40 cm circular for neck, 32 in / 80 cm to 40 in / 100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or dpns)
US 9 / 5.5 mm – 32 in / 80 cm to 40 in / 100 cm circular (optional for colorwork)
stitch marker
tapestry needle
scissors
waste yarn or stitch holders

Hope you enjoy!