You've been getting sneak peek's of this sweater for months now. I knit this sample while on vacation this summer, and ever since the weather started cooling off in the fall I've been wearing it. I don't know what made me wait so long to finally release the pattern, I've just been busy I guess!
The idea for this luscious, cowl neck pullover came to me last year, around the time that I was planning my I Heart Aran sweater. In fact, I even swatched the cable cast off on the same little swatch that I worked out my cable pattern for I Heart Aran, funny! Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE a good turtleneck. I live in them as soon as it gets cold enough. I wanted a big, draping neckline and I wanted it to have a cool, cable cast off to make it extra special. Because I envisioned the cowl to be the star I kept the rest of the details simple, incorporating the cable into the ribbing and the raglan decreases for an added hit of knitterly fun.
My mom test knit the pattern for me (thanks mom!) Her version looks gorgeous and I'll be posting photo's of it here soon. She's been wearing it almost very time I've seen her in the past couple of weeks, which I take as a very good sign.
This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. There is a bit of waist shaping but it meant to fit comfortably and casually, not too fitted.
$6.00 CAD
Details:
Size: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)" at bust.
Yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK Weight yarn (100% superwash merino; 115g = 260yds) sample shown in Brick colourway.
Needles: 3.75 mm 24" circular needle and set of 4 dpn's
4 mm 24" circular needle and set of 4 dpn's
Or size needed to obtain gauge and length that is comfortable for you.
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows in 4" in stockinette st on larger needle.
Additional Tools and Materials: stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Ravelry Pattern Page here.
Gorgeous design! I need to have at least one of these sweaters in my closet.
ReplyDeleteI've told you before, but I'll tell the world.... I've been waiting for a design like this. I KNEW those 6 skeins of olive would come in handy!!!! Amazing work as ever Tanis!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous, gorgeous sweater!! I'm so excited the pattern is live!
ReplyDeleteAgain, a beautiful pattern. I'm working on I Heart Aran right now. Your designs are so beautiful ♥
ReplyDeleteThat sweater is gorgeous! I looks like it fits so nice, and the turtleneck is just the right size. How you design these is just completely beyond me! Amazing work :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic sweater. I don't know when I'll get to it, but I am so making myself one of those eventually.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely design ... and the color is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love cable details on the neckline. Gorgeous sweater!
ReplyDeleteLove turtlenecks/cowls too and that is a fabulous combo of both! Once again simply wonderful design :)
ReplyDeleteI noticed this on Ravelry the other day, on the top 5 new patterns. It's such a perfect sweater. It looks lovely and comfy!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the simple sweater with a bit of special. Interesting modeling shots too.......
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful pattern! I love the neck! Nice details!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful Tanis! Love the color and design!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the cable detail on the raglan decreases. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love this sweater. I've already queued it in Rav. Now I just need to decide on colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the drape of the neck and all of the cables :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous sweater and looks like it would be an instant classic in any wardrobe! I've already queued it in Ravelry, and can't wait to go to Vancouver next month to get my hands on some TFA to make it with! Now to make up my mind about the colour...
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