Grove by Julie Hoover

Grove

Knitting
February 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Grove Pattern with Needle A, after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1727 - 2981 yards (1579 - 2726 m)
45½ (53½, 61½, 69½, 77½)" / 115.5 (136, 156, 176.5, 197) cm finished chest circumference
English
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We love the balance and symmetry of Grove’s bold statement cables and how the stitch definition comes alive from every angle. Undoubtedly, the Grove sweater will be a delight to knit and wear.

Note: This pattern is included free with a project kit featuring Purl Soho Season Alpaca yarn, available here.

Construction
Pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. Neckband is worked circularly from picked-up stitches. The Grove Pattern may be worked either from written directions or from chart.

Sizes
45½ (53½, 61½, 69½, 77½)“ / 115.5 (136, 156, 176.5, 197) cm finished chest circumference

43½ (51½, 59½, 67½, 75½)“ / 110.5 (131, 151, 171.5, 192) cm finished hip circumference

Oversized to fit 28-35 (36-43, 44-51, 52-59, 60-67)“ / 71-89 (91.5-109, 112-129.5, 132-150, 152.5-170) cm actual chest circumference with approximately 10-18” / 25.5-45.5 cm positive ease

Model wearing size 45½“ / 115.5 cm with +10½” / +26.5 cm ease

Yarn
Purl Soho Season Alpaca
100% super baby alpaca
218 yards / 199 meters per 100 g skein

8 (9, 11, 12, 14) skeins
1727 (1977, 2272, 2602, 2981) yards / 1576 (1805, 2074, 2375, 2721) meters

Sample shown in color Meadow Mushroom (please note this color has been discontinued)

Gauge
24 stitches & 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Grove Pattern with Needle A, after blocking
21 stitches & 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm in seed stitch with Needle A, after blocking
One 24-stitch Grove Pattern repeat measures approximately 4” / 10 cm in width, after blocking

Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle 
US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Neckband)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 5 / 3.75 mm

Needle C (for Hem and Neckband)
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles three sizes smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Needle D (for Neckband)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle five sizes smaller than Needle A
US 2½ / 3.0 mm

Other Materials
Stitch markers, Cable Needle (CN), locking markers or coilless safety pins, stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5