The Celeste Sweater is a stunning colourwork knit with a classic circular yoke that feels as good to make as it looks to wear. Worked from the top down, you begin with the neckline, then flow into the stranded yoke motif using five colours. Once the colourwork is complete, short rows gently lift the back neckline for a beautifully balanced fit.
The body and sleeves are then knitted in smooth stockinette, finishing with clean rib edges. The pattern includes both pre-coloured charts and blank charts so you can design your own colour combinations — ideal if you love playing with palettes.
If you’d like help choosing colours or yarns to match gauge, just send us a message or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora.
Sizing & Fit
Designed with approx. 15 cm of positive ease.
Fits bust:
75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95)
95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm
Finished bust circumference:
96 (100) 107 (111) 115 (123) 134 (142) 152 (160) cm
Length:
56 (57) 58 (60) 63 (64) 66 (68) 70 (72) cm
(measured mid back, excluding neck edge)
Yarn Type Needed
The Celeste Sweater uses:
This gives you a warm, structured colourwork fabric with clear stitch definition.
To achieve the correct fit and drape, choose:
If you need help planning colours or finding a yarn that meets both gauges (colourwork often needs a slightly larger needle), we’re happy to guide you.
Meterage Required
Approximate yarn amounts:
Main colour:
450 (450) 500 (550) 600 (650) 700 (700–750) 750 g
≈ 820–1360 metres depending on size
Contrast colours:
50 g of each of the four additional colours
(Enough for the full yoke pattern.)
Use this to plan your sweater
Needles
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4.5 mm circulars (colourwork)
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4 mm circulars (stockinette)
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3.5 mm and 3 mm needles for neck/borders
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DPNs or Magic Loop as preferred
Gauge
You’ll need to swatch both — stranded colourwork often knits tighter.
Difficulty
★★★★★ — a rewarding challenge for experienced knitters who enjoy colourwork and top-down construction.
