The Pluma Pullover is a versatile textured vest. The yarn combination creates a soft and airy fabric perfect for layering. It features an all over broken rib stitch, Short row techniques and adjustable length. The pullover is knit top-down in a drop shoulder construction style.

Sizes:
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.

Measurements:
Garment bust circumference (92, 97, 105)(112, 120, 126) cm / approx. (36.25, 38, 41.25)(44, 47.25, 49.75) inches.
The vest has a positive ease of approx. 8-12 cm / 3.25-4.75 inches. You should choose a size that is 8-12 cm / 3.25-4.75 inches larger than your bust circumference for a classic fit. If you prefer a more oversized fit I recommend sizing up.

Gauge:
22 sts x 30 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches unblocked in 1x1 broken rib stitch pattern.
19 sts x 24 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches blocked in 1x1 broken rib stitch pattern.

Needles:
4mm circular needles in 80-100cm length for the body.
4mm circular needles in 40-60cm length for the arm ribbing.
3.5mm circular needles in 60-100cm length for the neck ribbing.

Yarn:
Sample is knit in Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (23% silk, 77% alpaca) shade light lavender, held together with Drops Alpaca (100% alpaca) shade amethyst.

You will need (100, 125, 125)(150, 150, 175) g of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk and (175, 200, 225)(250, 275, 300) g of Drops Alpaca.

Yarn Suggestions and Alternatives:
The total yarn weight is DK. I recommend holding 1 strand of fingering weight yarn with 1 strand of chunky weight brushed alpaca or mohair yarn. However you can alternatively hold together 2 strands of lace weight mohair with 1 strand of fingering weight yarn.

Recommended Yarn:
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (23% silk, 77% alpaca)
Lana Grossa Setasuri (69% alpaca, 31% silk)
We Are Knitters Touch Me Mohair (54% alpaca, 24% silk, 22% mohair)
Isager Soft Fine (63% alpaca, 26% silk, 11% yak)
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Mohair (28% silk, 72% mohair)

held together with:

Drops Alpaca (100% alpaca)
Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca)
Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool)
Isager Alpaca 2 (50% alpaca, 50% wool)
Sandnes Garn Sisu (80% wool, 20% nylon)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)