What you'll need
| Size: | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
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The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca Paints - #403 Mesa
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6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Product Description
Soft and warm, this is one sweater you’ll want to keep close by when the weather turns chilly. The body is worked in the round from the bottom to the armholes in an overall k2, p2 rib pattern. After reaching the armholes, the work is divided to complete the front and back separately. Sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm length, then the cap is worked back and forth.
The "cable" is actually a single stitch that is crossed in front of 5 other stitches so as not to interupt the ribbing.
Sensuous Ribs Pullover by Therese Chynoweth
What is Being Made
The Sensuous Ribs Pullover is a close-fitting long sleeve pullover sweater featuring a jewel neckline. This intermediate-level knitting project is designed to showcase an allover rib and cable pattern throughout the garment. The pullover is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 34¼ inches (87 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm) and lengths from 23 inches (58.5 cm) to 26¾ inches (68 cm). The design is intended to be fitted, with sizing recommendations suggesting you choose a size with a finished bust measurement 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) larger than your actual bust measurement for an optimal fit.
Techniques Used
This knitting pattern employs circular knitting techniques, allowing the crafter to work the body of the pullover in the round to create seamless construction. The pattern utilizes both circular needles and double-pointed needles, which are essential tools for working small circumferences and completing the neckline and cuff sections. The combination of ribbed and cable stitch patterns creates textural depth and visual interest throughout the garment while maintaining the fitted silhouette.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch elements featured in the Sensuous Ribs Pullover are ribs and cables. The allover rib pattern creates vertical lines of texture that run throughout the sweater, contributing to the fitted appearance and providing natural elasticity. Cable stitches are integrated into the overall design, adding dimensional interest and a sophisticated aesthetic. These stitch combinations work together to create the sensuous, textured quality referenced in the garment's name.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Sensuous Ribs Pullover is designed to be worked with DK weight yarn (Medium #3), which provides a refined fabric suitable for a fitted pullover. The yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size (Small) requires 1326 yards (1212 meters), while the largest size (3XL) requires 2096 yards (1916 meters).
The pattern is shown worked in The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca Paints, a 100% superfine alpaca yarn that offers exceptional softness and drape. This yarn is available in 220-yard (201-meter) skeins per 3½ ounce (100 gram) hank. The photographed version uses color #403 mesa, requiring 6 hanks for size Small through 10 hanks for size 3XL.
Needles and Tools
- US 6 (4 mm) circular needles in both 16-inch (40 cm) and 32-inch (80 cm) lengths, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge
- US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles for working smaller circumferences and finishing details
The use of multiple needle sizes and lengths accommodates the transition from working the larger body sections to the smaller neckline and sleeve cuff areas, ensuring seamless construction throughout the project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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