Only Yoking: Top Down Knitting Patterns for 12 Seamless Sweaters by Olga Putano

Top-down, seamless, yoked sweaters are popular and with this exquisite book you can see why. This technique starts with the whole yoke section knitted in one piece, increasing as you go until it reaches the correct circumference, and then the body and sleeves are knitted in the round separately.

This collection features three basic sweaters patterns made from different yarn weights: 4-ply/fingering, 8-ply/DK, and 10-ply/worsted, each with four yokes to chose from, giving you 12 different decorative yokes and making this perfect for combining with your existing stash.

The designs feature stunning colourwork designs (only two colours any row) so you can get really creative with your favourite colour palette; and textural designs using lace and cables to add interest to a single colour. There is a yoke for all tastes!  The patterns are all size inclusive and are graded up to a size 68 chest. The patterns are suitable for adventurous beginners onwards, but have enough interest to appeal to experienced knitters, so you are sure to find one you like!

AUTHOR: Olga Putano is a US-based designer who hails from Ukraine. She sells her patterns on Ravelry under the name Handmade Closet and is building a large following for her knitwear patterns. She has collaborated with numerous platforms and knitting magazines including Laine magazine and Vogue Knitting Live.