Chevv

This boxy drop-shoulder design is the perfect combination of color & technique to keep you excitedly knitting “just one more row” from top to bottom. Enjoy a colorblocked background–gradient-inspired as shown, or whatever colors call to you–paired with angular stranded colorwork throughout <i>or</i> work it with a single background color. This pullover is worked from the top down, in the round, with steeked armholes. Because the steeking takes place over just two short sections, it is an excellent first steeking project; don’t fear the steek! Pattern features options for a Cropped or Longer length, 3 different hem styles & yardages for a 4-color (shown) or 2-color sweater. It also includes an abundance of links to relevant tutorials along with incredibly thorough notes to help you set up your project, understand the construction & achieve the fit you want even if your ease differs from the recommendations. A corresponding [Video Series](https://kateoates.shop/chevv-video-series) (sold separately) is also available to walk you through **every single step** of working this sweater, from sizing & yarn choice all the way through demonstrations of each and every technique that is used. You'll also have access to worksheets that can help you modify the design in many ways. This pattern is written for intermediate to experienced knitters, but with the video series, all a knitter needs to know is how to knit and purl. <i>How fabulous would it be if Chevv was your first sweater ever?</i> [Join Kate’s Mailing List](https://kateoatesdesign.com/subscribe) to stay in touch and enjoy exclusive subscriber promos. [Be a Bestie](https://kateoatesdesign.com/besties) to enjoy 35% off every pattern release along with loads of other perks. **PROJECT DETAILS** **SIZING** Sweater is shown in Size 4 with approx 10"/25 cm positive ease. 8-12"/20-30 cm positive ease is recommended. A "To Fit" line is provided based on the modeled ease. **OPTIONS** This design includes written instructions and yardage/meterage for: • 2 or 4 color versions • cropped or standard length • 3 hem styles **EXPERIENCE** Pattern is written for advanced experienced knitters comfortable with: stranded colorwork, provisional cast-on, picking up stitches, decreasing while maintaining stitch pattern & tackling 2 short steeks with lots of guidance. This is a great first-steek project. Short row shaping is included in one of the 3 hem style options. **CHEVV VIDEO SERIES** If any of these techniques are not in your skillset, just sign up for the [Chevv video series](https://kateoates.shop/chevv-video-series) to learn them all and so much more! This incredibly expansive online workshop includes not only technical instruction, but also worksheets to help with modification including working the sweater successfully with less ease. From basics such as increasing & decreasing to steeking & pick up stitches, it's alllll there. This is Kate's most thorough workshop to date and although it is related to this design, so much of the skills you learn will help you with innumerable others as well. Online workshops are fabulous as you can watch them at your own pace, rewatch or skip sections as needed, and your access if forever. All course materials, excluding the pattern itself, are included in the workshop fee and are also available for you download at any time now or later. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8, 9}(10, 11, 12, 13, 14) **ACTUAL FINISHED CHEST** 37.25 (40, 42.75, 46.75, 49.25){52, 54.75, 58.75, 61.25}(65.25, 68, 70.75, 74.75, 77.25)" ||| 94.5 (101.5, 108.5, 118.5, 125){132, 139, 149, 155.5}(165.5, 172.5, 179.5, 190, 196) cm **TO FIT CHEST** 27.25 (30, 32.75, 36.75, 39.25){42, 44.75, 48.75, 51.25}(55.25, 58, 60.75, 64.75, 67.25)" ||| 69 (76, 83, 93.5, 99.5){106.5, 113.5, 124, 130} (140.5, 147.5, 154.5, 164.5, 171) cm **GAUGE** 24 sts and 29 rows per 4"/10 cm in stranded colorwork on larger needles **MATERIALS NEEDED** **TOOLS** • Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in length comfortable for working actual Finished Chest measurement & 16" (40 cm) circular needles, Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles (to match longer length of larger needles) & set of DPNs in both sizes (or preferred tools for small circumference knitting). • Crochet hook suitable for provisional CO • Stitch markers including distinctive marker for end-of-round • Tools for preferred steek method • Waste yarn for provisional CO **YARN** Sport weight, steekable yarn for Dominant Color A **4-Color Version - Cropped Sweater Yardage:** A: 225 (250, 250, 275, 300){325, 325, 350, 375}(375, 400, 425, 425, 450) yards 210 (230, 230, 255, 275){300, 300, 325, 345} (345, 370, 390, 390, 415) meters B: 225 (225, 225, 250, 250){275, 300, 300, 325}(350, 350, 350, 375, 400) yards 210 (210, 210, 230, 230){255, 275, 275, 300} (325, 325, 325, 345, 370) meters C: 250 (250, 275, 300, 300){325, 350, 350, 375}(400, 400, 425, 450, 450) yards 230 (230, 255, 275, 275){300, 325, 325, 345} (370, 370, 390, 415, 415) meters D: 375 (550, 600, 650, 700){750, 775, 825, 900}(950, 1000, 1050, 1125, 1150) yards 345 (505, 550, 595, 645){690, 710, 755, 825} (870, 915, 965, 1030, 1055) meters **4-Color Version - Longer Sweater Yardage (Shown)** A: 400 (425, 450, 500, 500){550, 625, 650, 675}(725, 750, 775, 825, 850) yards 370 (390, 415, 460, 460){505, 575, 595, 620} (665, 690, 710, 755, 780) meters B: 300 (300, 325, 350, 350){400, 400, 425, 450}(475, 500, 500, 525, 550) yards 275 (275, 300, 325, 325){370, 370, 390, 415} (435, 460, 460, 485, 505) meters C: 325 (350, 375, 400, 425){450, 475, 500, 525}(550, 575, 600, 625, 650) yards 300 (325, 345, 370, 390){415, 435, 460, 485} (505, 530, 550, 575, 595) meters D: 475 (525, 575, 625, 675){725, 775, 825, 875}(925, 975, 1000, 1050, 1075) yards 435 (485, 530, 575, 620){665, 710, 755, 805} (850, 895, 915, 965, 985) meters **2-Color Version - Cropped Sweater Yardage** A: 225 (250, 250, 275, 300){325, 325, 350, 375}(375, 400, 425, 425, 450) yards 210 (230, 230, 255, 275){300, 300, 325, 345} (345, 370, 390, 390, 415) meters B: 875 (950, 1000, 1075, 1125){1200, 1275, 1375, 1425}(1525, 1600, 1675, 1800, 1850) yards 805 (870, 915, 985, 1030){1100, 1170, 1260, 1305}(1395, 1465, 1535, 1650, 1695) meters **2-Color Version - Longer Sweater** A: 400 (425, 450, 500, 500){550, 625, 650, 675}(725, 750, 775, 825, 850) yards 370 (390, 415, 460, 460){505, 575, 595, 620} (665, 690, 710, 755, 780) meters B: 1150 (1250, 1325, 1450, 1525){1600, 1700, 1800, 1900}(2025, 2125, 2200, 2350, 2425) yards 1055 (1145, 1215, 1330, 1395){1465, 1555, 1650, 1740}(1855, 1945, 2015, 2150, 2220) meters **SAMPLE YARN** North Bay Fiber Heritage Sport \[100% Targhee-Polypay; 225 yards/205 meters per 1.8 ounce/50 gram skein\] in Dominant Color A (Algae) with Background Colors B (Thistle), C (Mulberry Haze) & D (Nightshade) #sizeinclusive