Paloma

Our Paloma pullover was designed based on your feedback! In 2025 we published the Beatriz cardigan pattern. It was so adored that we received requests for a pullover version, now here it is! Paloma has the same oversized look, ribbed v-neck, and wide, dropped shoulders with decorative cabled increases. Julie loves the little cable increases, so she added them to the sleeve increases in the yoke this time. Paloma also features deep 3x3 ribbing on the hem of the body, sleeves, and neckline. The drop shoulders create the oversized silhouette, but it is up to you how oversized! Choose anywhere from 4" / 10 cm to 16" / 40 cm ease. In the photos the model has 10" / 25 cm of positive ease. We recommend that you measure something you already like the fit of to help you determine what final measurements you want. If you would like help with this, we have a tutorial for that! Find the tutorial name and link in our resources below. Learn more about the Cocoknits Method [here][1]. Check out our helpful Tools & Accessories [here][2]! ______________________________________________ **BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN** This sweater is worked using the **Cocoknits Method**, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail in [*Cocoknits Sweater Workshop*][3] by Julie Weisenberger, in her [On Demand Classes][4], and in tutorials on cocoknits.com. All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to pages in *Cocoknits Sweater Workshop*, where the techniques are explained in detail. Some knitters find that they can learn the new-to-them techniques with our [free knit tutorials][5], while others are more comfortable purchasing an [On Demand Class][6], or the [*Cocoknits Sweater Workshop*][7] book, available on our website and at many local yarn stores. ______________________________________________ **Videos** [Cable Increase][8] [How to Customize a Neckline: 1x1 Rib V-Neck][9] (and 3x3 Ribbing) [How to Pick Up Stitches Around a Neckline][10] [How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or Collar][11] **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) *Finished Measurements* Finished Bust: 36 (39.75, 43.75, 47.5)(51.5, 55.25, 59.25)(63, 67, 70.75)” / 91 (101, 111, 120.5)(130.5, 140.5, 150)(160, 170, 180) cm Finished Length: 22 (22, 22.75, 23.25)(24, 24.5, 25.25)(26.75, 27.25, 27.75)” / 55.5 (55.5, 58, 59.5)(61, 62.5, 64)(67.5, 69, 70.5) cm **Yarn** 770 (855, 990, 1075)(1175, 1260, 1365)(1480, 1615, 1755) yds / 705 (785, 905, 980)(1075, 1150, 1250)(1355, 1475, 1605) m of worsted - aran weight yarn that gets gauge *Shown in:* Rosa Pomar Matiz 100% Portuguese Wool; 219 yds / 200 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein  4 (4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 8) skeins in color 10 (green) Borgo de' Pazzi Amore Elegance 80% Recycled Wool, 20% Recyled Cashmere; 142 yds / 130 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 6 (7, 8, 9)(9, 10, 11)(12, 13, 14) skeins in color 2 (light gray) Two strands held together (orange red): Bread & Butter Pretzel 100% U.S. Merino Wool; 130 yds / 118 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 6 (7, 8, 9)(9, 10, 11)(12, 13, 14) skeins in Coastal Redwood AND A Verb for Keeping Warm Frond 72% Mohair, 28% Silk; 459 yds / 420 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 2 (2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins in Lucky Penny **Needles** US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body (length should be shorter than bust circumference, see page 19 for information on needle length) US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 40" / 100 cm to work magic loop on sleeves, or dpns US 3-4 / 3.25-3.5 mm needle for working bind-off US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches) US 0 / 2 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for picking up neckline sts US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for knitting bottom ribbing US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circ needle to work magic loop on sleeve cuffs and V-neck ribbing, or dpns (if not using magic loop, first 2 sizes may need a 24” needle for the neckline) **Notions** 6 stitch markers in different colors 5 opening markers Cable Needle Stitch Holders or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches Row counter (optional) **Gauge** 16.5 sts and 27 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on US 8 / 5 mm needle [1]: https://cocoknits.com/pages/the-cocoknits-method [2]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools [3]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools/products/cocoknits-sweater-workshop [4]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses [5]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials [6]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses [7]: https://cocoknits.com/products/cocoknits-sweater-workshop [8]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-a-cable-increase [9]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SKnqcpMJX4 [10]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-around-a-neckline [11]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-for-a-button-band-or-collar