The Rayas Pullover pattern release is Feburary 13th!

The Rayas Pullover is a boxy, oversized sweater with bold stripes and modern construction. The back and front panels are knit flat in pieces from the top down and seamed while the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. The four different colorwork charts provided allow for creative customization across the back, front, sleeves, and collar. Mix and match charts and color combinations for the ultimate “choose your own adventure” striped sweater!

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust/body circumference:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 60, 62, 64)” /
96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147, 152.5, 157.5, 162.5) cm

Notes on choosing a size:
This sweater is designed to be worn with 8-10” / 20-25 cm positive ease at the bust for Sizes 1-6, 6-8” / 15-20 cm for Size 7, 4-6” / 10-15 cm for Size 8, and 2-4” / 5-10 cm for Size 9.
This is an oversized garment. If you are between sizes or prefer a less oversized fit, size down.

Sample shown in Size 4 on a 40” / 101.5 cm full bust, 37” / 94 cm upper bust circumference.

Suggested Needles
Main: US 6 / 4.0 mm
Ribbing: US 5 / 3.75 mm
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge and a fabric you love.

Yarn
Total: 1100 (1190, 1295, 1380, 1470) (1575, 1630, 1670, 1715) yds /
1006 (1088, 1184, 1262, 1344) (1440, 1490, 1527, 1568) m DK weight yarn

These are just approximations. The total amount used will depend on the yarn you use, your gauge, and any modifications you may make.

The distribution of yardage required for each color will depend on how many colors and which colorwork charts are used.
The sample used Chart A on the back, Chart B on the front, and Chart C on the sleeves, with the collar knit solid in CC1. The yardage distribution was 54% CC1 (Red Rust) and 46% CC2 (Telang).

Recommended Yarn
The Wandering Flock Merino DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 230 yds / 210 m per 100g)

Sample uses The Wandering Flock Merino DK in “Telang” and “Red Rust”

Notions

• Stitch marker for marking BOR
• Spare needle, spare yarn, or barber cords for placing stitches on hold
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Scrap yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on

Gauge
20 sts & 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm on Main needle
Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat and in the round, after blocking

Techniques Used

• Long Tail cast on
• Crochet provisional cast on
• Increasing and decreasing stitches
• Mattress stitch
• Picking up stitches
• Using multiple colors of yarn
• Tubular bind off
• Binding off a folded collar