The Dog Walker by Plucky Knitter Design

The Dog Walker

Knitting
June 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
800 - 1420 yards (732 - 1298 m)
Approx 33.25 (37, 39.5, 42, 45.5, 48, 51.5, 54)" / 84.5 (94, 100.5, 106.5, 115.5, 122, 130.5, 137) cm full-bust circumference
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This sweater is perfect for beginners and seasoned sweater knitters alike and it comes with two neckline versions for either a turtleneck or crew neck!

The original Dog Walker is knit circularly from the top down with straightforward shaping around the neck and raglan sleeves. Picked up stitches at the neckline create a cozy broken-rib turtleneck with matching cuffs and hem.
Written for both worsted and aran weights across multiple sizes, there’s sure to be an option for everyone.

The crew neck version looks great on its own or perfect for popping the collar of your favorite shirt. It’s knit similarly to the original Dog Walker, except for a folded, hemmed crew neck that gives the sweater a clean, polished finish.

Also, the sample shown is knitted slightly shorter the the original, which lends to more of a sweatshirt look. One of the many advantages of a top-down sweater is the ability to customize the length to your preference. It’s knitted with Primo DK held together with Aura Lace to produce a fabric that has a beautiful halo with a subtle marled effect.


Worsted Version…
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Suggested ease: + 6–8”.
• 35.5 (39, 42.5, 46.25, 50.5, 55)“ / 90 (99, 108, 117.5, 128, 139.5) cm
full-bust circumference
• 23.5 (24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26)” / 59.5 (61, 62, 63.5, 64.5, 66) cm full-
back length

YARN
Approx 970 (1170, 1265, 1490, 1630, 1800) yds / 885 (1070, 1155, 1360, 1490, 1646) m of worsted weight yarn

Recommended Plucky Knitter bases:
• Primo Worsted
• Groovy
• Halo Worsted
• Snug Worsted
• Yakpaca

GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch

NEEDLES
Needles listed is suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needles: Size US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needle, and a set of DPNs
• Smaller Needles: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles and a set of double pointed needles (dpns)—two sizes smaller than Gauge Needle.

TOOLS
Stitch markers, removable stitch marker, waste yarn or large stitch holder, and tapestry needle.

NOTES
• This sweater is knit circularly top-down.
• Turtleneck is picked up and knit in rib after body and sleeves
are complete.


Aran Version…
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Suggested ease: + 6–8”. Sample shown with 8” ease.
• Approx 33.25 (37, 39.5, 42, 45.5, 48, 51.5, 54)“ / 84.5 (94, 100.5,
106.5, 115.5, 122, 130.5, 137) cm full-bust circumference
• 23 (23.5, 24, 24.5, 25.25, 25.75, 26.5, 27)” / 58.5 (59.5, 61, 62, 64,
65.5, 67.5, 68.5) cm full-back length

YARN
Approx 800 (900, 960, 1040, 1150, 1220, 1340, 1420) yds / 730 (825, 875, 950, 1050, 1115, 1225, 1300) m of aran weight yarn

Sample featured in:
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins of Plucky Knitter Yakkity Aran (100% yak; 160 yds / 146 m per 100g) in Peppercorn

Other recommended Plucky Knitter bases:
• Beauregard Aran

GAUGE
13 sts and 18 rows/rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch

NEEDLES
Needles listed is suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needles: Size US 10 (6 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles and a set of double pointed needles (dpns)—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needles: Size US 8 (5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm cir- cular needles and a set of double pointed needles (dpns)—two sizes smaller than Gauge Needle.

TOOLS
Stitch markers, removable stitch marker, waste yarn or large stitch holder, and tapestry needle.

NOTES
• This sweater is knit circularly top-down.
• Turtleneck is picked up and knit in rib after body and sleeves
are complete.


DK & Lace Marled Version

Primo DK held together with Aura Lace One strand each:

Primo DK: 970(1170, 1265, 1490, 1630, 1800) yds
885(1070, 1155, 1360, 1490, 1646) m

Aura Lace: 970(1170, 1265, 1490, 1630, 1800) yds
885(1070, 1155, 1360, 1490, 1646) m

GAUGE
18sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette Stitch

NEEDLES
Needles listed is suggested. Always take time to swatch.
Gauge Needles: Size US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24”
/ 60 cm circular needle, and a set of DPNs
Smaller Needles: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” / 40 cm
and 24” / 60 cm circular needles and a set of double
pointed needles (dpns)—two sizes smaller than Gauge
Needle.