Clementine

Clementine Pullover by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

Garment Overview

Clementine is an advanced-level knitted pullover sweater designed by independent designer Ruth Garcia-Alcantud. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a fitted pullover intended to be worn with approximately 1 inch of positive ease. The sweater is available in nine sizes, ranging from 33 inches to 55.25 inches finished bust circumference, accommodating a wide range of body measurements.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern provides eight size options with finished bust measurements of 33, 35.75, 38.50, 41.50, 44.25, 47, 49.75, 52.50, and 55.25 inches. The sample garment shown in the pattern is knitted in size 35.75 with approximately 1 inch of positive ease, demonstrating a close but comfortable fit suitable for layering.

Yarn Requirements

Clementine is designed to be knitted with Anzula Squishy, a luxury blend yarn composed of 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon. This fiber combination provides durability, softness, and easy care properties. The yarn is available in 385-yard skeins per 100 grams.

Yarn quantities vary by size:

• Main Color (MC) "Seaside": 3 skeins (sizes XS, S, M), 4 skeins (sizes L, XL, XXL), or 5 skeins (sizes 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
• Contrast Color (CC) "Poppy": 1 skein for all sizes

If knitting the entire garment in the main color, knitters should calculate yardage by combining the quantities listed for both MC and CC to ensure sufficient yarn is available.

Needles and Gauge

Clementine is worked in the round using US 2.5 / 3mm circular needles. Double-pointed needles (DPNs) in the same size may be used optionally for working small circumferences, such as the cuffs and neckline. The pattern requires a gauge of 29 stitches and 40 rounds measured over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch worked in the round. Achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure the finished garment measures accurately for the chosen size.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

As an advanced-level pattern, Clementine employs sophisticated knitting techniques appropriate for experienced knitters. The sweater is constructed using stockinette stitch as the primary stitch pattern, worked seamlessly in the round for a polished, professional finish.

The pattern incorporates raglan shaping, a classic sweater construction method that creates diagonal lines from the underarm to the neckline. The use of different styles or colors of stitch markers is recommended to clearly identify the raglan increase lines throughout the knitting process, ensuring even shaping and professional results.

Additional Materials and Tools

Beyond yarn and needles, the pattern requires the following notions and tools:

• Stitch markers in different styles and colors (to distinguish raglan lines)
• Stitch holders or lengths of waste yarn (for holding stitches during construction)
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
• Scissors

Pattern Notes

The Clementine pattern emphasizes the importance of knitting to the specified gauge with the recommended needle size to achieve accurate finished measurements. The sweater is designed to be worn with positive ease, providing comfortable movement and layering capability without excess fabric.