Sian pattern by Elizabeth Doherty

Sian Inspired by the wild beauty—and wool—of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Sian’s circular yoke features bands of slip-stitch patterns that recall the sights of those islands: crashing waves, stone walls that divide the fields, flocks of hardy sheep, and cleits (small huts made of stacked stones) that dot the slopes of the neighboring islands of St. Kilda. The yoke’s slip-stitch motifs might look intricate, but they are actually quite simple to knit. Only one color is worked per round, so there’s no need to carry two strands of yarn at once. Choose from two body styles: a longer A-line shape, or one that’s straight and slightly cropped. The pattern contains notes on customizing the design to suit your style or available materials, and includes a handy chart showing bust circumferences at a range of gauges. Yarn weight: DK Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm US 5 - 3.75 mm US 3 - 3.25 mm Yardage: 700 - 1840 yards  Sizes available: 12 sizes, from 31¼ to 65½"