Flock Pullover

> [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** After I finished the **[Flock Vest][2]**, I knew I needed a pullover version as well! The Flock Pullover includes clever top-down construction, combining a saddle and drop shoulder and a gentle drop hem, with playful stripes to create a fun new wardrobe staple for your closet! This sweater is knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style!), beginning with the the saddle shoulder, then picking up stitches for the back & fronts separately. Once the yoke is completed, we will join to work the body in the round. Thanks to the saddle construction, there is a gentle drop hem of approx. 1.5”/4 cm in the back. The sleeve stitches are picked up from the armhole openings and worked in the round, for a totally seamless sweater! **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) **FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE** 32 (36, 40, 44)(48, 52, 56)(60, 64, 68)” 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112)(122, 132, 142)(152.5, 162.5, 173) cm *Intended to be worn with approx. 8-4”/20.5-10 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 3 with approx. 7”/18 cm positive ease on a woman who is 5’5”/165 cm tall.* **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.* **Worsted Weight 100% Wool (100 g/220 yds/200 m) in 3 colors** **A** - 270 (306, 346, 381)(421, 464, 500)(541, 587, 628) g 594 (674, 762, 839)(927, 1021, 1100)(1191, 1292, 1382) yds 544 (616, 696, 767)(847, 934, 1006)(1089, 1181, 1264) m **B** - 44 (50, 57, 62)(69, 76, 82)(88, 96, 100) g 97 (110, 126, 137)(152, 168, 181)(194, 212, 220) yds 89 (101, 115, 125)(139, 153, 165)(177, 193, 200) m **C** - 24 (27, 31, 34)(37, 41, 44)(48, 52, 55) g 53 (60, 68, 75)(82, 90, 97)(106, 115, 121) yds 49 (55, 63, 69)(75, 83, 89)(97, 105, 111) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this sweater I chose a classic worsted weight yarn that is 100% Corriedale. It is soft to the touch, but heirloom quality, so I know it will last for years to come!* Ampersand Fibers - Garamond Worsted 100% Corriedale Wool (100 g/220 yds/200 m) A - 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7) skeins Fjord (Periwinkle) B - 1 skein Spindrift (Light blue) C - 1 skein Dandelion (Yellow) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** **Main Fabric:** US 7/4.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or Double Pointed Needles), plus a spare needle for binding off the underarms. **Ribbing:** US 5/3.75 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch marker, tapestry needle, row counter (highly recommended), Barbers cords style stitch holder or spare circular needle for provisional cast on, stitch holders or waste yarn **GAUGE** 20 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stockinette stitch in the round using the Main Fabric needle, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Provisional cast on Changing colors Increasing Binding off Backwards loop cast on Decreasing Picking up stitches German short rows Kitchener stitch Slipping stitches **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 cannot guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration. This PDF was created for the Flock Vest which uses the same exact yarn as the Flock Pullover.][3] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flock-vest [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S4sW3tEWixun0rc-_4XildIvx3jPEVxf/view