Mabon Sweater pattern by Elenor Mortensen

Celebrate the colors of autumn with the Mabon Sweater, a stunning stranded colorwork design by Elenor Mortensen. Inspired by falling leaves and the cozy atmosphere of the harvest season, this top-down sweater features an elegant circular yoke decorated with autumn leaf motifs and thoughtful finishing details.

Designed with a comfortable oversized fit and seamless construction, the Mabon Sweater is an enjoyable project for knitters who appreciate classic Fair Isle knitting combined with modern garment shaping.

Important Notice

This article is an independent review of the Mabon Sweater knitting pattern designed by Elenor Mortensen. We do not own or distribute this pattern. The official pattern is available through the designer’s Ravelry store. This page is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only.

Why You’ll Love the Mabon Sweater

The Mabon Sweater blends timeless colorwork with practical everyday wear. Its graceful leaf motifs create a seasonal look while the seamless construction makes knitting and finishing more enjoyable.

Highlights include:

• Elegant autumn-inspired leaf yoke
• Seamless top-down construction
• Circular yoke with balanced colorwork
• German Short Row shaping for an improved fit
• Additional decorative motifs at the cuffs and hem
• Comfortable relaxed silhouette
• Suitable for a wide range of body sizes
• Perfect for showcasing beautiful fingering-weight yarns

Pattern Details

Design Features

The sweater begins at the neckline and is worked seamlessly downward. The circular yoke showcases an eye-catching arrangement of autumn leaf motifs, while German Short Rows help shape the neckline for improved comfort and fit.

Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves continue in the round. Smaller coordinating colorwork motifs appear above the sleeve cuffs and lower body hem, creating a cohesive and polished design.

Yarn Suggestions

The original sample uses:

• Happygoknitty Mardi

The design works well with fingering-weight yarn that provides crisp stitch definition, helping the colorwork motifs stand out beautifully. Knitters may also substitute other fingering-weight yarns that match the required gauge.

Sizing Information

The pattern includes nine sizes with finished bust circumferences of approximately:

• 96 cm
• 101 cm
• 106 cm
• 113 cm
• 118 cm
• 124 cm
• 129 cm
• 134 cm
• 140 cm

The designer recommends wearing the sweater with approximately 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 inches) of positive ease for the intended relaxed fit.

Techniques Used

This project includes several enjoyable garment knitting techniques, including:

• Top-down seamless construction
• Circular yoke shaping
• Fair Isle stranded colorwork
• German Short Rows
• Knitting in the round
• Ribbed cuffs and hem

Who Is This Pattern For?

The Mabon Sweater is an excellent choice for knitters who:

• Love seasonal autumn-inspired designs
• Enjoy Fair Isle knitting
• Prefer seamless sweater construction
• Appreciate comfortable oversized garments
• Want to build confidence with circular yoke colorwork

Pattern Availability

The Mabon Sweater is available as a paid knitting pattern from the designer’s official Ravelry store.

Price: €5.50 EUR

Original Pattern:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mabon-sweater

Designer:
Elenor Mortensen

Final Thoughts

The Mabon Sweater beautifully captures the warmth and colors of autumn through elegant leaf-inspired colorwork and thoughtful garment construction. Its seamless top-down design, comfortable fit, and refined finishing details make it an enjoyable project for knitters who appreciate timeless Fair Isle sweaters. Whether worn on crisp fall mornings or throughout the winter season, Mabon is a versatile sweater that combines classic knitting traditions with modern style.

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