Sandi Prosser gave a fashion-forward European look to her Modesto design, which is knit in two coordinating shades of Pasea (solid and self-striping) from Plymouth Yarn Co. The front and back of the pullover are alike and feature a panel of Garter ribbing that slants into the neckline to form a funnel collar. For a more subtle effect, use just the solid-color yarn.
SIZES: Pullover is sized to fit Men’s Small (Medium, Large, X-Large).
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest 39 (43, 47, 51)"
Length 26 (261/2, 27, 28)"
Upper Arm 19 (20, 20, 211/2)"
MATERIALS
6 (6, 7, 9) 100 g (130 yds) balls Plymouth Yarn Co. Pasea (50% alpaca, 50% wool) color #1003 (MC)
4, 100 g (130 yds) balls Plymouth Yarn Co. Pasea (50% alpaca, 50% wool) color #0401 (A)
Size 9 US (5.50 mm) needles
Size 10 US (6 mm) needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
Size 10 US (6 mm) 16" circular needle
Stitch markers, stitch holders, yarn needle
GAUGE
15 sts x 20 rows = 4" in St st using larger ndls TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
DESIGNER NOTES
Use a separate ball of yarn for each color block section, twisting yarns to prevent holes.
Due to the nature of the Garter rib, wet blocking of the pieces (before finishing) is recommended to ensure the front and back retain the schematic measurements.
GARTER RIB (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Row 1 (RS): P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: Purl. Rep Rows 1-2 for Garter rib.
INSTRUCTIONS
BACK
With smaller ndls and A, CO 30 (34, 38, 38) sts; with MC, COn 46 (50, 54, 62) sts [76 (84, 92, 100) sts].
Establish Rib
Row 1 (RS): With MC, P2, [K2, P2] 11 (12, 15) times, pm; with A, K2, [P2, K2] 7 (8, 9, 9, 9) times.
Row 2: Purl, slm and maint yarn colors across row. Rep Rows 1-2 until piece meas 21/2'' from CO, end after WSR. Change to larger ndls.
Sizes Small and Medium Only
Row 1 (RS): With MC, knit to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, slm; with A, work in Garter rib as est to last st; M1, K1.
Row 2: With A, K1, work in Garter rib as est to m, slm; with MC, purl to end of row.
Row 3 (RS): With MC, knit to m, slm; with A, work in Garter rib to end of row.
Row 4: Rep Row 2. Rep last 4 rows 7 (3) times incorporating new sts into Garter rib patt, end after WSR.
All Sizes
Next row (RS): With MC, knit to 2 sts before m, K2tog, slm; with A, work in Garter rib to last st; M1, pm, join 2nd ball of MC and K1.
Row 1: With MC, P1, slm; with A, work in Garter rib as est to m, slm; with MC, purl to end of row.
Row 2 (RS): With MC, knit to m, slm; with A, work in Garter rib as est to m, slm; with MC, knit to end of row.
Row 3: With MC, purl to m, slm; with A, work in Garter rib as est to m, slm; with MC, purl to end of row.
Row 4 (RS): With MC, knit to 2 sts before m, K2tog, slm; with A, work in Garter rib to m, slm; with MC, M1, knit to end of row. Rep last 4 rows 16 (20, 23, 27) times, then work Row 1 once.
Next row (RS): With MC, K19 (23, 27, 31), slm; with A, work in Garter rib to m, slm; with MC, K19 (23, 31). Cont even as now est until piece meas 25 (251/2, 26, 27)" from CO, end after WSR.
Shape Shoulders
Next row (RS): With MC, BO first 10 (12, 14, 16) sts, knit to m, slm; with A, rib to m, slm; with MC, knit to end of row.
Next row: With MC, BO first 10 (12, 14, 16) sts, purl to m, slm; with A, rib to m, slm; with MC, purl to end of row. Rep last 2 rows once more [36 sts]. Break yarn. Place sts on stitch holder for collar.
FRONT
Work as given for Back.
SLEEVES
With smaller ndls and MC, CO 38 (38, 42, 42) sts. Work in Garter rib for 21/2'' end after WSR.
Shape Sleeve
Change to larger ndls and beg with a knit row, work in St st, inc 1 st at each end of 5th and every foll 5th row 6 (5, 6, 4) times, then every 4th row 10 (13, 10, 14) times [72 (76, 76, 80) sts]. Work even in St st until piece meas 191/2 (20, 201/2, 21)" from CO, end after WSR.
Shape Sleeve Cap
Next row (RS): BO 9 (9, 9, 10) sts at beg of next 6 rows. BO rem 18 (22, 22, 20) sts.
FINISHING
Wet block pieces to schematic measurements, allowing them to dry thoroughly. Sew shoulder seams. Collar With RS facing, move sts from Front and Back neck to circ ndl. PM to indicate beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: With A, K1, *P2, K2; rep from * to last 3 sts; P2, K1.
Rnd 2: With A, knit. Rep Rnds 1-2 until collar meas 31/2" from pick-up rnd, end after Row 1. BO all sts kwise. Assembly PMs 91/2 (10, 10, 103/4, 111/4)" from shoulder seam on body Front and Back for armholes. With center of Sleeve bound-off edge aligned at shoulder seam, set in sleeve between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in all ends.
