AllTerrain: A texture-filled pullover featuring artistic stitch arrangements. Each texture is presented on different areas of the sweater, making it visually appealing and a real talking point! It is knitted flat and in pieces. The sleeves are worked from the top down, giving you the option to work it directly from the shoulder edge, or free standing, plus allowing you to work to your desired length. The neck edge is picked up and knitted in the round - you can decide whether or not to have a short or long collar.

About the Samples

Dark Blue/Green Sample 

Yarn: Sweater by Rainbow Heirloom. 

Material: 100% SW Merino.

Yarn weight: DK/Worsted.

Sample size: Small.

Modifications: None.



Pale Blue Sample

Yarns: 1 strand 4ply & 1 strand mohair held together.

Materials: Merino / Mohair / Silk.

Yarn weight: 2 x 4ply combined to make DK.

Sample size: Small.

Modifications: Lengthened collar and sleeve cuffs.


Charcoal Grey Sample 

Material: 75% SW Merino/ 20% Cashmere/ 5% Nylon.

Yarn weight: DK.

Sample size: Small.

Modifications: Wider neckline, longer sleeves.



Yarn & Quantity
DK/Worsted weight: Sweater by Rainbow Heirloom (100% SW Merino) 250 yds (230 m) per 115g.
XS: 1144 yds (1047 m) / S: 1314 yds (1202 m) / M: 1484 yds (1357 m) / L: 1702 yds (1557 m) / 1XL: 1887 yds (1726 m) / 2XL: 2118 yds (1937 m) / 3XL: 2292 yds (2095 m).

Tools & Notions
4.5mm (US 7) (or size required to get gauge) needles. 
4mm (US 6) needles for casting on only; 3.5mm (US 4) needles and/or 80cm (32”) circular needles; stitch markers; waste yarn or stitch holders, measuring tape and yarn needle for seaming up and weaving in ends.

Sizing
To fit bust size: XS: 30” (76.2 cm) / S: 34” (86.4 cm) / M: 38” (96.5cm) / L: 42” (106.5 cm) / 1XL: 46” (117 cm) / 2XL: 50” (127 cm) / 3XL: 54” (137 cm).

Fitting
Finished measurement at bust: 36.25” (92 cm) / 40.25” (102 cm) / 44” (112 cm) / 48” (122 cm) / 52” (132 cm) / 56” (142 cm) / 59.75” (152 cm). It is designed to be worn with an ease of about 6” (15 cm) around the bust area. The sleeves are standard length and fitting (work the cuff to your desired length). Add extra stitches (at cast on) if you want a roomier fit at the top arm.

Gauge
Gauge in Stockinette (blocked): 20 sts by 31 rows over 4” (10cm) square on largest size needles (see note below). Gauge in 1x1 Rib pattern: 33 sts by 35 rows over 4” (10cm) square on smallest size needles.

Techniques & Useful Video Tutorials
Knowledge of the following techniques is ideal (see below):

Long tail cast on method: https://youtu.be/sN9cNEozOLc
Understanding magic loop: http://youtu.be/1mqIqRdJc68
Pick up and knit: http://youtu.be/f6PKAwja6Dc

German short row shaping: http://youtu.be/P6n561SMZXQ (part 1) and: http://youtu.be/KooKdm0YBbw (part 2).
Purl 2 together through back loops (p2togtbl): 
https://youtu.be/gJjHaLU-MBU
Mattress Stitch seaming: https://youtu.be/nJ7KEGUTlJM

Tech Edited by: Steph Boardman chemistrydiva