Chroma

>**Want more designs like this? ** <br/> >I have a newsletter where I announce new designs & classes, share notes on patternmaking & art, and reflect on fat politics & queer community. ❤︎₊ ⊹ > >*You'll also get a discount code as a thank you for subscribing.* ◡̈ > > ⊹ [Subscribe to my newsletter][1] ⟡ [Follow me on Instagram @jaqcieslak][2] ⊹ <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>DESCRIPTION</big></big> Chroma is a cozy color-blocked pullover with a relaxed fit, a statement piece equally suited for a day of TV on the couch or a picnic on a crisp autumn afternoon. Worked mostly in stockinette, this simple design with clean lines is the perfect blank canvas for playing with color. The pattern features bottom-up drop shoulder construction, a dip high-low hem, increases along the body for a subtle bell shape, a folded hem mock neck, 1 or 2 optional patch pockets, instructions and yarn requirements for 2-4 different colors, and 9 sizes. → [Click here to download a free preview][3] with all the pattern details, including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic. <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SIZING</big></big> **FINISHED BUST/CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:** **In inches:** (44, 48, 52) \[56, 60, 64\] {68, 72, 76} **In centimeters:** (110, 120, 130) \[140, 150, 160\] {170, 180, 190} To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust/chest and choose a size that fits with 10-16”/25-40cm of positive ease at the bust/chest. *In the photos, Ambika is wearing a size 2 (48”/120cm) with 12”/30cm of positive ease at the bust and 2”/5cm at the bicep, and Jaq is wearing is size 7 (68”/170cm) with 14”/35cm of positive ease at the bust and 3”/7.5 at the bicep.* → To see how Chroma looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the [test knitting round up here][4]. <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS</big></big> **Gauge:** 17 sts and 26 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking **Recommended needles:** Main needles: US 6 (4.0mm) 40"/100cm circular Smaller needles for ribbing: US 4 (3.5 mm) 40”/100cm circular **Notions:** stitch markers, locking stitch marker, pins, darning needle <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>YARN</big></big> This sweater was designed in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (140 yards/128 meters/50g), a worsted weight 100% nonsuperwash Targhee-Columbia wool with a 2-ply woolen-spun construction. This yarn has a soft and squishy but slightly rustic hand, and knits up into incredibly light garments with beautiful structure, stitch definition, and minimal drape. **YARN REQUIREMENTS:** &nbsp; **2-color version:** YARN A: (595, 615, 630) \[660, 680, 700\] {725, 740, 755} yards / *(545, 563, 577) \[604, 622, 641\] {663, 677, 691} meters* YARN B: (355, 410, 470) \[540, 620, 700\] {800, 910, 1020} yards / *(325, 375, 439) \[494, 567, 641\] {732, 833, 933} meters* &nbsp; **4-color version:** YARN A: (375, 385, 400) \[420, 430, 440\] {455, 470, 475} yards / *(343, 353, 366) \[385, 394, 403\] {417, 430, 435} meters* YARN B: (355, 410, 470) \[540, 620, 700\] {800, 910, 1020} yards / *(325, 375, 439) \[494, 567, 641\] {732, 833, 933} meters* YARN C: (110, 115, 115) \[120, 125, 130\] {135, 135, 140} yards / *(101, 106, 106) \[110, 115, 119\] {124, 124, 129} meters* YARN D: (110, 115, 115) \[120, 125, 130\] {135, 135, 140} yards / *(101, 106, 106) \[110, 115, 119\] {124, 124, 129} meters* &nbsp; To work a 3-color version, combine the yardage requirements for YARN C and YARN D for your third yarn. &nbsp; **Other suitable yarns:** $ [Peace Fleece Worsted][16] [Briggs & Little Regal][17] [Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted][18] [Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner][19] $$ [Custom Woolen Mills Field & Forage][20] [Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted][21] [Brooklyn Tweed Tones][23] $$$ [Little Skein in the Big Wool Targhee Sweater][24] [Stone Wool Cormo][26] [Jill Draper Makes Stuff Windham][27] <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SHARING</big></big> See pictures of other Chroma pullovers and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag [#ChromaPullover][14]. Be sure to tag [@jaqcieslak][15] too! <hr> *All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive to fit up to at least a 60"/150cm full bust circumference.* [1]: https://www.jaqcieslak.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/ [3]: https://jaqcieslak.com/preview/mwg7Y [4]: https://studio.jaqcieslak.com/chroma/ [5]: https://brooklyntweed.com/products/shelter [16]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/peace-fleece-worsted [17]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/briggs--little-regal [18]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-wool-of-the-andes-worsted [19]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/custom-woolen-mills-ltd-mule-spinner-2-ply-100-wool [20]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/custom-woolen-mills-ltd-field--forage-2-ply [21]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stonehedge-fiber-mill-shepherds-wool-worsted [23]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brooklyn-tweed-tones [24]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/little-skein-in-the-big-wool-targhee-sweater [25]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/ritual-dyes-elder [26]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stone-wool-cormo [27]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/jill-draper-makes-stuff-windham [14]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chromapullover/ [15]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/