Alondra Pullover by Cathy Carron

Craft: Knitting

This design was inspired by the ragged peaks of the Peruvian mountains. The dolman shape is worked from the top-down, starting with 8-increase points which expand the yoke at varied intervals to create the dolman sleeve, with the central ‘mountain peak’ at the center front.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Waist/Hip circumference: 37.5 (42.5, 45, 47.5, 50, 55, 60, 62.5)”/94 (106.5, 112.5, 119, 125, 137.5, 150, 156.5) cm

Designed with a poncho-like fit. Allow approximately 6”/15 cm positive ease around the hips for plenty of room at the bust and for arm movement.

YARN

Amano Yarns Sami XL (100% Organic Peruvian Pima Cotton; 146 yds/133 m per 100 g);
MC: #2403 Moss – 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) hanks
CC1: #2402 Phosphorus – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s)
CC2: #2406 Tulip – 1 hank (all sizes)

NEEDLES

US 7/4.5 mm or size needed for gauge; circular needles from 16 to 60”/40 to 150 cm (to accommodate varying number of stitches)

OTHER TOOLS / MATERIALS

Spare dpn (same size as working needle) for cast on, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

GAUGE

16 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10 cm in single-color stockinette and colorwork pattern

NOTES

In order to have a nice even but loose cast on, hold a dpn together with your working needle and cast on over both stitches, then remove the dpn before joining in the round.