I really like mosaic knitting. It is so easy; only one color is worked per row or round. Colors are switched every 2 rounds…
But most of all they give quite special op-arty line drawings, especially when using large motifs, it is almost mesmerizing … So I really had to explore the possibilies and experiment with the technique.
One pattern with two different mosaic panels and two sleeve options to choose from.
Mix and match…
A Mazing pullovers are worked in two colors. First the front panel is worked bottom up followed by the back panel which is worked top down.
The pattern includes a choice between two different mosaic stitch patterns and two kinds of stripes for the sides.
This is the yellow pullover with striped sleeves:
And this is the blue pullover with a slipped stitch variation on the sleeves:
The top of both panels with the neckline and shoulder shaping is written out but the basic mosaic pattern is charted, no written instructions.
Stitches are picked up & knit along the center panel to work the sides. Here you can easily adapt the size by working more or less rows.
A few short rows at the shoulders and beginning of the sleeves assure a better fit. The sleeves are worked top down in the round.
Finally the neckband is worked with an estonian braid and 2/2 corrugated ribbing.
What you’ll need
Sport weight or light DK weight
Yarn choice is important.
For the best effect, choose a round, bouncy wool with a lot of stretch
D (darker color):
610/680/750/830/900/980 m (670/750/830/910/1000/1100 yards)
L (light color):
500/550/600/660/720/800 m (550 /600/660/720/800/880 yards)
3 mm (US 2½) circular needle
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle
3.5 mm (US 4) straight needles or extra circular needle for the 3-needle bind off
crochet hook
4 markers
tapestry needle
Gauge
Stockinette stitch blocked
23 sts and 34 rows with the larger needle
= 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”)
Slipped stitch variation blocked
25 sts and 38 rows with the larger needle
= 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”)
Find out more about them here
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