Soundbite Sweater

Inspired by sheet music, albums and the mixtapes of my youth, Soundbite is a cheerful project that will practically fly off your needles. The color detail is created with stripes and slipped stitches, so you won’t have to carry any extra strands the way you would with colorwork. The clean lines and contrast make this one of my favorite designs; the style is wearable for any age, any gender, and in any color palette. If high contrast isn’t your style, try two different shades of the same color for a softer visual.

For the grown-up version, see Soundtrack here.
For the matching hat, see the Soundbite Beanie here.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

SIZES: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) throughout pattern

YARN: Worsted | Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted | 100% superwash fine merino wool | 95 yards/86 meters in 50g

• MC: (Blue) 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters
• CC: (White) 30 (35, 40, 45, 55, 70, 75) yards/27 (32, 37, 41, 50, 64, 69) meters

Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge (especially row gauge) and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.

NEEDLES

• US Size 6/4mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – yoke and body
• US Size 6/4mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
• US Size 5/3.75mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – neckline
• US Size 5/3.75mm (16-24 in/30-60cm) circular needle – bottom ribbing
• US Size 5/3.75mm DPNs – sleeve cuffs

Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE: 20 st and 26 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked

Note: Use both yarn colors in your swatch – and wet block it before you begin – to check for possible color transfer.

NOTIONS: 

• Darning needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Blocking pins, blocking mat

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Chest circumference: 18 (19.75, 20.5, 22.75, 24, 26.5, 28) in/ 45.5 (50, 52, 58, 64, 67.5, 71) cm
• Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/ 15 (16.5, 18, 21.5, 25.5, 30.5, 35.5) cm
• Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 10.75, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.5 (19, 21.5, 27.5, 32, 34.5, 37) cm
• Sleeve circumference: 7.25 (7.75, 8, 8.5, 8.75, 9.75, 10.5) in/ 18.5 (19.5, 20.5, 21.5, 22.5, 25, 26.5) cm
• Yoke depth (from below ribbing to underarm): 5 (5.25, 5.5, 5.5, 5.75, 6.75, 6.75) in/ 13 (13.5, 14, 14, 14.5, 17, 17) cm