Abbey Road

Inspired by the 1970s and the crossing from the Beatles’ Abbey Road album, this après-ski-style pullover brings a fresh take on retro flair. The graphic colourwork motif is easy to memorise. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) **Recommended ease:** 6–8" / 15–20 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68)"/ 101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142) (152, 162.5, 173) cm. **Body Length From Underarm:** 114 (14.5, 15, 15.5, 16) (17, 17.25, 18)" / 35.5 (37, 38, 39, 40) (43, 44, 45.5) cm. **Upper Arm Circumference**: 14 (16, 16, 18, 19) (21, 22, 24)" / 35.5 (40.5, 40.5, 46, 48) (53, 56, 61) cm. **Sleeve Length (measured from underarm):** 18 (17.75, 17.5, 17.25, 17) (17, 16, 15.5)" / 46 (45, 44.5, 44, 43) (42, 41, 39.5) cm. **Armhole Depth (along the outer armhole edge, starting from the picked-up shoulder sts):** 6 (7, 7, 8.25, 8.25) (9.5, 9.5, 10.75)" /15 (18, 18, 21, 21) (24, 24, 27) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Woolia by Gepard Garn (100% organic merino wool, 144 yds / 132 m – 50 g. MC: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10) balls in the colourway 113. CC1: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) balls in the colourway 472. CC2: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) balls in the colourway 754. Or approx. 775 (825, 875, 950, 1000) (1100, 1225, 1375) yds / 700 (750, 800, 850, 900) (1000, 1100, 1250) m (MC),  275 (350, 375, 400, 425) (475, 550, 575) yds / 250 (300, 325, 350, 375) (425, 500, 525) m (CC1), 275 (350, 375, 400, 425) (475, 550, 575) yds / 250 (300, 325, 350, 375) (425, 500, 525) m (CC2) of worsted or aran-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura, Léttlopi by Ístex or Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns. **Needles:** US 8 / 5 mm, US 6 / 4 mm and US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles in various lengths. **Notions:** Stitch markers and locking stitch markers. GAUGE 20 sts x 21 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in Stranded Colourwork (both in the round and flat), after blocking. CONSTRUCTION This sweater features a classic saddle shoulder construction. First, each shoulder is worked flat in stranded colourwork. Once shoulders are placed on hold, stitches are picked up along each shoulder to shape the two front sections, incorporating short rows. The front is then shaped by casting on stitches for the neckline and continuing flat. Once the front stitches are on hold, the stitches from opposite side of the left and right saddle shoulders are picked up to work a few short rows and shape the back. The two back shoulders are then joined, and the back is knitted flat. The final step of the yoke is to join the front and back sections. HELPFUL TUTORIALS Picking up stitches: https://youtu.be/_1TO3M2wikI?si=IT5spHlxr4xZ9_87 Italian bind-off: https://youtu.be/6UPamU8qMKs?si=D23C6F8Zl2hGk85s Folding a double collar: https://youtu.be/r-8wTk4fajo?si=hEwqMkj5kgqQKcie Backwards loop cast-on method: https://youtu.be/9diurxXeUJI?si=tXzYU4AISD5PH0oa Stranded colorwork on purl rows: https://youtu.be/aY218ZfFaLI?si=4HAAWQsDJLTZ_wX2 German short rows: https://youtu.be/kgARTnGZh1w?si=6A8_rUploSBaKNEt Centered double decrease: https://youtu.be/plUpadJPikw?si=vdcR71s3b4Vstp-E Jogless stripes technique: https://youtu.be/uhnfjsnHw5Q?si=7mLVSTF_Pm-qm0HJ Carrying yarns in stranded knitting: https://youtu.be/Nf7fxs3zLqg?si=qzUp72J6kM58lxG8