Cottonwood

$10.00

The Cottonwood Sweater is a dolman-shape, turtleneck sweater with an oversize fit, and lots of ribbing! This sweater is for those days when you want to throw on something simple, easy, and comfortable, but don’t want to sacrifice style!

SIZES
This pattern is available in sizes XS-5XL, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm. Finished hip circumference is 41.5 (44, 47, 51.5) (56, 59, 63) (67.5, 70.5) in / 105.5 (112m 119, 131) (142, 150, 160) (171.5, 179) cm. Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.

YARN
DK Weight: 100% Wool
1378 (1552, 1722, 1800, 1958) (2184, 2436, 2668) (2988, 3190) yds / 1266 (1425, 1581, 1798) (2005, 2236, 2450) (2743, 2928) m
Suggested Yarn: Purl Soho Good Wool (100% Andean Highland Wool)
4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 9) skeins in Hickory Nut

NEEDLES
US 6, 16-inch circular
US 6, 32-inch circular
Set of US 6 double-pointed needles

NOTIONS
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Stitch marker
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needles

GAUGE
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Long-Tail Cast On Purlwise
2x2 Ribbing
Lifted Increases
Backward Loop Cast On
Short Rows
3 Needle Bind Off
Knitting in the round