This pattern will be released Monday 2nd February 2026

Bowline is a top-down circular yoke tee that combines classic style with a unique woven texture. The tee is worked seamlessly from the top down and features a tactile 1X1 Broken Rib collar that is mirrored on the cuffs and hem. The eye-catching yoke displays vertical columns of a dimensional beaded inlay design. Using two contrasting colours of seed beads on a contrast yarn, you’ll create floats that are laid into the fabric, giving the effect of a beautifully woven pattern. Designed for a relaxed fit and effortless wearability, the Bowline Sweater is perfect for layering or wearing on its own. Instructions are given for both short and long sleeve versions, so you can adapt your Bowline according to the season.

Yarn
Main Colour (MC)
Nature’s Luxury On Stage Sport
50% Merino wool, 30% Mulberry silk, 20% baby camel
Sport Weight
300m / 328 yds per 100g / 3.5oz skein

Contrast Colour (CC) for Inlay
Nature’s Luxury On Stage Short Stories
50% Merino wool, 30% Mulberry silk, 20% baby camel
Worsted Weight
200m / 219 yds per 100g / 3.5oz skein

MC – Paris a le Blues (blue) for Short Sleeve version, Low Desert (ivory) for Long Sleeve version
595 (655, 725, 770, 840) (930, 995, 1030, 1110, 1180) m /
651 (716, 793, 842, 919) (1017, 1088, 1126, 1214, 1290) yds if working Short Sleeves.

Add approximately 270 (280, 295, 350, 360) (395, 415, 455, 475, 495)m /
295 (306, 323, 383, 394) (432, 454, 498, 519, 541)yds if working Long Sleeves.

Please note there is a 10% buffer added to these yarn amounts.

Contrast Colour (CC) for Beaded Inlay – The Rendezvous (red) for Short Sleeve version, Des Yeux de Soie (deep brown) for Long Sleeve version
Cut strands measuring approximately 1.1 (1.1, 1.14, 1.24, 1.32) (1.4, 1.5, 1.66, 1.75, 1.75)m /
1.2 (1.2, 1.2, 1.4, 1.4) (1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.9) yds of Short Stories in “The Rendezvous.”

I recommend knitting a swatch and checking this length is suitable for the beaded inlay motif, before cutting all strands.

22 (24, 28, 30, 34) (36, 40, 42, 46, 48) cut strands, approximately 25 (27, 32, 38, 45) (51, 60, 70, 81, 84)m /
28 (30, 35, 42, 50) (56, 66, 77, 89, 92)yds

Materials
3.75mm / US 5, 40cm / 16” and 80cm / 32” circular needle for body and preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round for sleeves
3.25mm / US 3 (or 2 sizes smaller than main needle), 40cm / 16” and 80cm / 32” circular needle for collar and hem, and preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round for sleeve cuffs
264 (288, 336, 360, 408) (432, 480, 504, 552, 576) size 6/0 seed beads in Colour A
132 (144, 168, 180, 204) (216, 240, 252, 276, 288) size 6/0 seed beads in Colour B
Sewing needle and thread for threading beads onto yarn
5 stitch markers, 3 of which are unique
Waste yarn or 2 stitch holders
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
22 sts and 33 rnds = 10cm / 4” in Stockinette Stitch using 3.75mm / US 5 needle after blocking.

26 sts and 44 rnds = 10cm / 4” in 1X1 Broken Rib using 3.25mm / US 3 needle after blocking.

Always use a needle size that achieves the
correct gauge.

Sizes
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished body circumference: 81 (91, 102, 111, 122) (131, 142, 152, 162, 172)cm /
31.75 (35.75, 40, 43.75, 48) (51.5, 55.75, 59.75, 63.75, 67.75)”

Recommended to be worn with 5–10cm / 2–4” of positive ease.

Sample shown in Size 2, worn with approximately 5cm / 2” of positive ease.

To achieve the same look as the sample, choose a similar amount of ease. If between sizes, choose the next larger size for a looser fit, or smaller size for a closer fit. Recommendations are given in pattern for modification options; any modification will affect yardage.