Zig

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** Zig is a comfy pullover worked from the bottom up with chevron colorwork, a split hem and drop shoulders. Perfect for staying cozy! This sweater is worked from the bottom up, seamlessly except for the underarms. Starting with a split hem, the body is joined in the round and worked that way until the divide for the yoke. The remainder is worked flat, and the shoulders are finished with an exposed seam created using the 3 needle bind off. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11, 12) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 39 (41.5, 44, 46.75)(49.25, 52, 54.5, 57)(59.75, 62.25, 65, 67.5)” 99 (105.5, 112, 119)(125, 132, 138.5, 145)(152, 158, 165, 171.5) cm *Intended to be worn with approx. 6-10”/15-25.5 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 3 with approx. 9”/23 cm positive ease on a 5’5”/168 cm tall woman.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Light Worsted 100% Lambswool (50 g/185 yds/170 m) MC - 281 (300, 331, 350)(370, 400, 421, 447)(485, 512, 542, 573) g / 1037 (1110, 1224, 1295)(1367, 1480, 1559, 1654)(1794, 1895, 2003, 2120) yds / 948 (1015, 1119, 1185)(1250, 1354, 1426, 1513)(1641, 1733, 1832, 1938) m CC1 - 46 (50, 50, 58)(61, 66, 70, 74)(80, 85, 90, 95) g / 171 (185, 185, 214)(225, 245, 257, 273)(296, 312, 330, 349) yds / 156 (170, 170, 196)(206, 224, 235, 249)(270, 285, 302, 319) m CC2 - 29 (31, 34, 36)(38, 41, 43, 46)(50, 50, 50, 58) g / 105 (115, 124, 132)(139, 151, 158, 168)(185, 185, 185, 215) yds / 96 (104, 114, 121)(127, 138, 145, 154)(170, 170, 170, 197) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this sweater I chose a light worsted lambswool yarn that is lofty and woolly and perfect for sweaters. The heathered colors are beautiful knit up in colorwork!* Biches & Buches- Le Lambswool (50 g/185 yds/170 m) MC - 6 (6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 9, 9)(10, 11, 11, 12) skeins Dark Grey Brown CC1 - 1 (1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Light Peach CC2 - 1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 2) skeins Red Brown **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (such as Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, spare needle, stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches **GAUGE** 18.5 sts & 27 rnds = 4”/10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** [2x2 Long Tail Tubular Cast On][2] Knitting Purling Ribbing Stranded colorwork Reading charts (the colorwork in this pattern is CHARTED ONLY) [Cable cast on][3] Backwards loop cast on Short rows Picking up stitches Tiny bit of seaming at the underarms [3 Needle Bind Off][4] Decreasing **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][5] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://youtu.be/tyteyq_nPug [3]: https://youtu.be/M0EX-lpMY_0 [4]: https://youtu.be/GxS0CHERNfk [5]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jiCVHqh4UBV54avmHp4fr92mfZfqYZAf/view?usp=sharing