Catalina by Julie Hoover

Catalina

Knitting
September 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Catalina Pattern with Needle A, after blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
1320 - 2520 yards (1207 - 2304 m)
40½ (47½, 54¾, 61¾, 69, 76)" / 103 (120.5, 139, 157, 175.5, 193) cm finished chest circumference
English
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Vertical columns of stylish eyelets make the Catalina sweater as fun to knit as it is to wear. A crew neckline, set-in sleeves, and relaxed fit give it an easy, understated elegance that pairs naturally with anything in your closet.

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

Sizes
40½ (47½, 54¾, 61¾, 69, 76)“ / 103 (120.5, 139, 157, 175.5, 193) cm finished chest circumference
36½ (43½, 50¾, 57¾, 65, 72)” / 92.5 (110.5, 129, 146.5, 165, 183) cm finished hip circumference

Sized to fit 27-34 (34-41, 41-48, 48-55, 55-62, 62-69)“ / 68.5-86.5 (86.5-104, 104-122, 122-139.5, 139.5-157.5, 157.5-175.5) cm actual chest circumference with approximately 7-14” / 18-35.5 cm positive ease

Model wearing size 47½“ / 120.5 cm with + 12” / 30.5 cm ease

Yarn
mYak Fior di Lino
50% Tibetan wool, 35% baby yak, 15% Italian linen
218 yards / 200 meters per 50 g skein

7 (7, 8, 9, 11, 12) skeins
1320 (1505, 1735, 1960, 2240, 2520) yards
1207 (1376, 1586, 1792, 2048, 2304) meters

Sample shown in color Vintage Celadon

Gauge
27 stitches & 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Catalina Pattern with Needle A, after blocking
25 stitches & 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 2½ / 3 mm

Needle C (for Neckband)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle three sizes smaller than Needle A
US 1½ / 2.75 mm

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

Skill Level
3 of 5