Hold together two strands of Lilt to knit this super-soft jumper from the top down. Four shades are held together in an ombre pattern, to create seven gorgeous blocks of gradient colour.
Construction
Worked from the top-down in the round with two yarns held throughout, switching colours to create a gentle colour-blocked gradient. Circular yoke.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch in the round, holding two strands of Lilt and using 4.00mm needles. How to check and adjust your tension,
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is designed for Lilt held double and knit on larger needles than usually recommended for this yarn.
Accessories
3.75mm and 4.00mm (40cm & 80-100cm) circular needles or DPN’s, or size needles to give correct tension. One long circular needle of each size (3.75mm and 4.00mm) may be used instead, if the Magic Loop technique is utilised.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Working in the round from top down. Working with two strands held together. Short rows (wrap and turn).
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
|
|
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
4XL |
| To Fit Chest |
cm |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
150 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
88 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
150 |
160 |
| Body Length |
cm |
54 |
56 |
57 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
Sleeve Length
|
cm |
46 |
46 |
46 |
46 |
46 |
46 |
46 |
46 |
| Yarn requirements |
C1
|
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
x 25g Lilt
|
C2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
|
C3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
|
C4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
For single colour version |
|
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
Knitted samples pictured in Lilt:
On model: C1 Alabaster, C2 Chiffon, C3 Bronze, C4 Cacao. Model measures 81cm (chest) and is wearing size to fit 100cm (29cm of positive ease) for an oversized fit.
On hanger: C1 Icicle, C2 Crystal, C3 Bluebird, C4 Fossil