Belt of Venus Pullover

Belt of Venus is the name of a visual phenomenon that creates pink bands of color in the sky at sunrise and sunset. In this pullover reminiscent of the effect, four tonal shades are artfully blended with Sable stitch. The sweater is worked from the top down with continuous set-in sleeves.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight DK

Finished Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)“/85 (95, 105, 115)(125, 135, 145, 155) cm. Shown in Size M, 38”/95cm Designed to be worn wit h+2-3”/5-7.5 cm ease

Yarn Manos Del Uruguay Feliz (70% superwash Merino wool, 30% modal; 350 yds 320 m/31/2 oz 100 g): A: #Z9042 Sunset, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins B: #Z2442 Fjord, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins C: #Z2372 Ice Melt, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins; D: #Z2149 Petal, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s).

Needles Sizes US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4 mm): 24–36”/60-80 cm circular (cir), depending on size, and set of double pointed needles (dpn).