Sebago Cove

Sebago Cove by Alicia Plummer

What Is Being Made

The Sebago Cove is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Alicia Plummer. This top is available in five sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 24.4 inches to 31 inches (62 to 79 centimeters), and is intended to be worn with 3 to 4 inches of positive ease at the full bust for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Technique

This sweater employs a hybrid construction method, beginning with flat knitting before transitioning to circular knitting. The pattern is worked flat initially, then joined in the round at the front once the front neck shaping is completed. This technique allows for precise shaping at the neckline while maintaining the efficiency of in-the-round knitting for the body and sleeves.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Sebago Cove is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern texture on the right side. The pattern incorporates raglan shaping, which is achieved through strategic increases worked at four raglan lines (marked with place markers) to create the characteristic diagonal seams from the underarm to the neckline. The sweater features front neck shaping that is worked during the flat knitting portion of construction. A stretchy bind off is recommended for the final edge to ensure flexibility and comfort around the neckline and cuffs.

Yarn and Materials

The Sebago Cove is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn. The pattern requires two yarn colors: a main color (MC) and a contrast color (CC1). Yardage requirements vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 160 yards of main color and 150 yards of contrast color, scaling up to 350 yards of main color and 340 yards of contrast color for the largest size.

The pattern calls for US size 8 (5 mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches (61 centimeters) in length, as well as US size 6 (4 mm) circular needles of the same length, along with double-pointed needles (DPNs) in both sizes for working small circumferences. Additional notions include five place markers (four for the raglan lines and one for marking the beginning of round) and a darning needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Difficulty Level

The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting, shaping techniques, and color work. The gauge is 18 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch when worked on the larger US size 8 needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.