Moon Mint

> [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** A love letter to my favorite minty blues, this textured pullover uses slipped stitches to create a plaid effect that is perfect for playing with color palettes. Go high or low contrast, or pick a monochromatic duo like mine! This sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and finished using the 3 needle bind off. The sleeves & collar are then picked up from the body and knit. **SIZES** 0 (1, 2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11, 12) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE** 33.5 (36.75, 40, 43.25, 46.5)(49.5, 52.75, 56, 59.25)(62.5, 65.5, 68.75, 72)” 85 (93.5, 101.5, 110, 118)(126, 134, 142, 150.5)(159, 166.5, 174.5, 183) cm *Intended to be worn with approx. 5 - 10”/12.5 - 25.5 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 3 with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease on a 5’5”/165 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.* Fingering Weight 80% Wool/20% Cotton in 2 Contrasting Colors **MC** - 168 (178, 204, 216, 247)(260, 294, 309, 322)(354, 390, 405, 448) g 749 (793, 909, 963, 1101)(1159, 1311, 1378, 1436)(1578, 1739, 1806, 1998) yds 685 (725, 831, 880, 1007)(1060, 1198, 1260, 1313)(1443, 1590, 1654, 1827) m **CC** - 103 (110, 125, 132, 150)(158, 180, 190, 197)(217, 240, 248, 274) g 459 (490, 557, 588, 669)(704, 802, 847, 878)(967, 1070, 1106, 1222) yds 420 (448, 509, 538, 611)(644, 734, 774, 803)(884, 978, 1011, 1117) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this sweater I chose a wool/cotton blend that has a yardage to grams ration closer to a light fingering or lace, but thanks to the Rambouillet/Targhee and Cotton blend, it blooms beautifully and knits up nicely as a fingering weight sweater. Cozy, yet light weight with great bounce!* The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Confluence Cotton - 80% Targhee & Rambouillet Wool/20% Cotton (56 g/250 yds/228 m) **MC** - 3 (4, 4, 4, 5)(5, 6, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Ranch Romance **CC** - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5) skeins Get By With a Little Help From My Friends **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 3/3.25 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO) Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for armholes and collar. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down one US size for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle, spare needle, stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches **GAUGE** 25 sts & 44 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stitch pattern knit in the round using the Main Fabric needle, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Tubular Cast On Knitting Purling Using two colors Slipping stitches German short rows Increasing Decreasing 3-Needle bind off Tubular bind off Picking up sts **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!][2] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNo6v4PbuX55TES1KBkKYH5uQS4Cy7Ez/view?usp=sharing