Cladonia by Rachel Brockman

Cladonia

Knitting
March 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
983 - 2073 yards (899 - 1896 m)
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
English
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Cladonia is a charming pullover with a striking colorwork motif adorning the hem and sleeve cuffs. Knit up in Kingston Tweed, this sweater feels lightweight enough to wear when there is a warm breeze in the air, but warm enough to wear during the colder months as well. Twisted ribbing in a contrast color looks bold and beautiful. This piece is designed to have a higher neckline in the front than in the back, but you can wear it either way. The choice is yours, but whatever you choose you’re sure to look chic and cozy in this oversized garment.

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with 8” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 (42, 45, 51, 54, 57, 63, 66, 69)”
Length: 20 (20½, 21, 22, 22½, 23½, 24½, 25¼, 25¾)”

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mixed fiber; 50g/194 yds)
102 Calcite (MC) – 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins
104 Jasper (CC) – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Needles: Needle A - US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32” circular and set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B - US Size 6 (4 mm) 32” circular and set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C - US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” & 32” circular and set of dpns
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn

GAUGE
24 sts x 30 rnds = 4” in St st using Ndl B
24 sts x 27 rnds = 4” in Hem patt using Ndl A
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PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is intended to be worn with a generous amount of positive ease at the bust and a more fitted sleeve. Choose a size approximately 6-9” larger than your actual bust measurement or choose the size with the upper arm measurement closest to your actual upper arm measurement.

This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. The front and back are separated at the sleeves, and sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round from the top down. Short rows are used to shape shoulders, and the shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off. Use the sloped bind-off for neck shaping.