Kindred Remix knitting pattern by Briana Arlene

Kindred Remix

The patterns in my Kindred series are some of my most beloved to date—cherished by both me and all of you fellow knitters, so thank you! I cannot express how much joy it brings me to run into folks wearing one of these designs at yarn festivals, local knitting stores, and the like.

Back when the Kindred Light sweater was in testing, my friend Libby accidentally “messed up” her colorwork. While the original pattern motif is reminiscent of suns radiating across the yoke, Libby’s swap of a few key CC stitches for the MC resulted in a more artsy southwest vibe. I immediately fell in love with Libby’s version and knew I needed to cast on another Kindred sweater for myself using her alternate design.

The sample sweater pictured on this page is knit from the Kindred Tee pattern, the DK-weight sweater in the Kindred series.

I tweaked Libby’s chart a bit, adding a few more CC stitches here and there to reduce the number of rounds on which you’ll need to catch floats. I also added long sleeves this time! I’m calling this sweater the Kindred Remix since it’s essentially a way to play with the colorwork from the original pattern.

In this refreshed Kindred sweater patterns, you’ll find instructions on how to “remix” the yoke in both the Kindred Tee and Kindred Light patterns to achieve a version like the one pictured in this pattern. You’ll also find instructions for full-length sleeves for the Kindred Tee. Finally, I’ve included a little bonus on creating your own custom fade like the one you see in this sweater!

Would you like to see the original version of this sweater? Click here!

Design: Kindred is a short-sleeved colorwork pullover with a slightly cropped, boxy fit. The yoke and hem feature stranded colorwork, and a textured stitch adds depth and interest to the body. The neckband, hem, and cuffs are worked in twisted rib.
Construction: This sweater is knit from the top down in the round. Stitches are cast on at the top of the neckband, which is worked first. Short rows create back neck shaping, and the yoke is knit in two-color stranded colorwork. Once the yoke is complete, sleeve stitches are put on hold, and the lower body is worked in an easy-to-memorize textured stitch pattern. A band of colorwork accents the hem. Stitches are then returned to the needles to complete the sleeves.
Fit: This garment is designed to fit with 2 to 6 in. (5 to 15 cm) of positive ease at the bust. To pick the best size for you, measure your full bust circumference and add your preferred ease of between 2 to 6 in. (5 to 15 cm). Make the size with a finished bust circumference closest to that number.
Length: Kindred is intended to hit at the top of the hip—just a bit longer than a standard crop length so that you can comfortably move your arms without showing skin. Because every body is different, this length will vary based on your torso length. In this pattern, you will find yarn estimates and instructions for two crop lengths: a short crop and a long crop. See the pattern Schematic for finished measurements of each crop length to help you decide which is right for you.
Stitch Patterns: The stranded colorwork stitch patterns in this sweater are only charted, so you should be confident in your chart reading skills—or be open to learning!
January 2025 Update: This pattern now includes instructions for long sleeves as well as 2 colorwork chart options. You can decide which colorwork chart to follow: the original chart (pictured in short sleeve sweater) emulates suns radiating across the fabric, while the swap of a few key CC stitches results in a more artsy southwest vibe (pictured in long sleeve sweater).
SIZES
(1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
(32.75, 37, 41.5)(45.75, 50.25, 54.5)(59, 63.25, 65.5) in.
(82, 92.5, 104)(114.5, 125.5, 136.5)(147.5, 158, 164) cm
This sweater is intended to be worn with 2 to 6 in. (5 to 15 cm) of positive ease.
YARN
DK weight
Short Crop Length
MC: (166, 191, 218)(237, 263, 292)(319, 350, 372) g/(407, 468, 535)(581, 645, 716)(782, 858, 912) yds or (373, 428, 490)(532, 590, 655)(716, 785, 834) m
CC: (124, 141, 159)(173, 191, 210)(229, 249, 263) g/(304, 346, 390)(424, 468, 515)(562, 611, 645) yds or (278, 317, 357)(388, 428, 471)(514, 559, 590) m
Long Crop Length
MC: (209, 239, 271)(297, 329, 363)(395, 432, 457) g/(513, 586, 664)(728, 807, 890)(968, 1059, 1120) yds or (470, 536, 608)(666, 738, 814)(886, 969, 1025) m
CC: (124, 141, 159)(173, 191, 210)(229, 249, 263) g/(304, 346, 390)(424, 468, 515)(562, 611, 645) yds or (278, 317, 357)(388, 428, 471)(514, 559, 590) m
SUGGESTED YARN
Six and Seven Fiber Soybean (100 g/245 yds (224 m)) – 100% non-superwash merino wool
Short Crop Length
MC: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins
Long Crop Length
MC: (2, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5) skeins
The sample garment is knit in the colorway Kitten (MC).
The CC in the sweater pictured on this page was created using a variety of light fingering sock yarns from stash, held double to create a DK-weight yarn. The pattern includes tips & instructions for creating your own custom fade.
Needle A (body and sleeves): US 6 (4 mm)
Needle B (ribbing): US 4 (3.5 mm)
For each needle size, you will need 24 in. (60 cm) to 50 in. (125 cm) circular needles and your preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
Measure gauge in the round on Needle A, after blocking.
22 sts and 30 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in stockinette
22 sts and 26 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in stranded colorwork
Alternating cable cast-on, German short rows, knit increases and decreases, stranded colorwork, backwards loop cast on, knitting and purling multiple times into the same stitch, chart reading, tubular bind-off

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