Design by Debra Gerhard. Pattern available on

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Variation on a Twist is a top down, short-sleeved pullover with gentle waist shaping that leads to a slight A-line silhouette. A long-sleeve option is also included in the pattern.

See the pattern description on for additional information on sizing.

Please note that the measurements listed are the actual measurements of the finished sweater - choose your size accordingly. It's designed to be worn with 0-4" of positive ease.

All sizes include recommended quantities of for the Main Color and a Contrasting Color for the yoke. Suggestions are shown or create your own color scheme using alternate colors of Playtime DK

The color combos shown are

• 1st sweater - Princess and the Pea / Marsh Lights
• 2nd sweater - Spelunking / Cassiopeia
• 3rd sweater - Cassiopeia / Faerie Braids
• 4th sweater - Your Worshipfulness / Scoundrel

Short Sleeved

• Sizes 1-3  32-40" - 3 skeins for the Main Color / 1 Contrast Color
• Sizes 6-9  42-48" - 4 skeins for the Main Color / 1 Contrast Color
• Sizes 10  50" - 5 skeins for the Main Color / 1 Contrast Color
• Sizes 11-14  52-58" - 5 skeins for the Main Color / 2 Contrast Color
• Sizes 15-18  60-66" - 6 skeins for the Main Color / 2 Contrast Color

Long Sleeved

• Sizes 1-3  32-36" - 4 skeins for the Main Color / 1 Contrast Color
• Size 4-7  38-44" - 5 skeins for the Main Color / 1 Contrast Color
• Sizes 8-10  46-50" - 6 skeins for the Main Color / 1 Contrast Color
• Size 11  52" - 6 skeins for the Main Color / 2 Contrast Color
• Sizes 12-14  54-58" - 7 skeins for the Main Color / 2 Contrast Color
• Sizes 15-18  60-66" 8 skeins for the Main Color / 2 Contrast Color