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Architectural Yoke Sweater — Deep Bordeaux

A structured, elegant sweater in deep bordeaux—soft drape, clear stitch definition, and a seamless round yoke for a timeless finish.

intermediateAlpaca Storm from Viking Garn, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% fine me3.5 mm / 4 mm

Gauge
22 sts in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US 6) needles = 10 cm (4 in).

About this project

A refined, structured sweater in deep bordeaux, knitted bottom-up with a seamless round yoke. The alpaca–merino blend offers cloud-soft drape and crisp stitch definition—ideal for knitters seeking an elegant, wearable project across a wide size range.

Difficultyintermediate
Yarn weightAlpaca Storm from Viking Garn, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% fine me
Needles3.5 mm / 4 mm
SizesXXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
YardageSee materials
TechniquesBottom-up construction, seamless round yoke shaping, in-the-round knitting, circular needles, double-pointed needle sleeve finishing, multi-size grading

Materials at a glance

Alpaca Storm from Viking Garn, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% fine merino wool, 20% nylon. 50 g = approx. 133 m (145 yards).