Phumeza by Noma Ndlovu

Phumeza

Knitting
January 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stripe Pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
871 - 1914 yards (796 - 1750 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Phumeza is an easy to knit pullover featuring a simple garter stripe pattern, drop shoulders and wide sleeves. An everyday wardrobe staple, suitable for wearing with pants, dresses and jeans! The simple texture makes the pattern a fun and relaxing knit. The pattern has instructions for both a higher neckline and a lower one. The sample has a lower neckline.

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Materials:
10 (11, 12, 13, 124, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22) 50g Balls African Expressions -Harmony, 100% Merino Wool approx. (80 m/ 87 yards) Colour – 2029 870 (957, 1044, 1131, 10788, 1392, 1479, 1653, 1740, 1827, 1914) yards 796 (875, 955, 1034, 9865, 1273, 1352, 1512, 1591, 1671, 1750) m

Size A (for Main Fabric)
US 7 (4.5 mm) 32”/ 80cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Size B (for Neck Ribbing)
US 6 (4.0 mm)24”/ 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle
2 stitch holders/scrap yarn
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows in Garter Stripe pattern = 4” (10 cm) after blocking