Summer Dotterel

One of the benefits of knitting a sideways sweater is the possibility of vertical stripes. This Dotterel sweater showcases this technique beautifully by alternating two colors every other row in simple stockinette throughout. It's created with minimal shaping—just some increases at the neck and decreases at the shoulders and sleeves. And as with most of my knitting designs, no seaming with a tapestry needle is needed. The sweater has a fun construction that will keep you interested and moving along each step of the way. **Sizes** XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X] {4X, 5X, 6X} **Finished Measurements** Chest Circumference: 35 (39, 43, 47) [51, 55, 59] {63, 67, 71}” * Length: 21.25 (21.75, 21.75, 22.25) [22.75, 23.25, 23.5] {24, 24, 24.75}” *Intended to be worn with 2–4” positive ease and designed to fit actual chest measurements of 32 (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] {60, 64, 68]” **Materials** Lang BABY COTTON (197yds/180m, 50g/1.76oz, 100% Cotton): 3 (3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 5] {5, 5, 6} balls #88 Alpine (A) and 2 (3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] {4, 5, 5} balls #73 Sea Glass (B) Size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle in length to accommodate sts and 16” (40cm) circular needle or dpns or preferred needles for small circumference knitting or size needed to obtain gauge Size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook for provisional CO Waste yarn (WY) Stitch markers Tapestry needle **Gauge** In Stripe Sequence, 23 sts & 30 rows/rnds = 4″/10cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.