Stonecrop Pullover

> [We hope you will join us for a STONECROP KAL! Head here for all of the info!][1] And if you will be at NY Sheep & Wool (Rhinebeck) this year we hope you will join us for the Stonecrop Meetup on Saturday at 2 pm!! > > 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!!][2] *Knit from the top down and full of texture, with easy to master colorwork motifs, this sweater is hard to put down! Perfect for layering and styling into a plethora of outfits for say - a fun weekend at a fiber festival! Rhinebeck’s NY Sheep & Wool anyone??* **SIZES:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE:** 30 (34, 37.5, 42.5, 46)(50, 53.5, 58.5, 62.5)” 76 (86.5, 95, 108, 117)(127, 136, 148.5, 159) cm *Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/-5 to +5 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with no ease.* **YARN:** MC - Fingering weight (400 yds/100 g) 1074 (1200, 1308, 1532, 1700)(1828, 2000, 2280, 2436) yds 268 (300, 327, 383, 425)(457, 500, 570, 610)g 982 (1097, 1196, 1400, 1555)(1671, 1835, 2085, 2227) m CC - Fingering or Sport (200 yds/approx. 50 g) 220 (247, 267, 313, 348)(374, 411, 467, 499) yds 55 (61, 67, 78, 87)(93, 102, 116, 124) g 201 (225, 244, 287, 318)(342, 376, 427, 456) m **SUGGESTED YARN:** MC - Magpie Fibers Domestic Fingering (400 yds/100 g) In the Navy 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)(5, 5, 6, 7) skeins CC - Spincycle Dyed in the Wool (200 yds) Cold Comfort 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3) skeins **SUGGESTED NEEDLES & HOOKS:** Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm –24”/60 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs, plus a spare for the Tubular Bind Off. Bobbles: Crochet Hook Size E/3.5 mm *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The ribbing needle should be 2 US sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)* **NOTIONS:** Stitch marker, cable needle (optional, see notes for a tutorial on cabling without a needle), row counter (recommended), scissors, waste yarn or stitch holders **GAUGE:** 27 sts & 36.5 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. *Measured over stitch pattern in the round after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN:** Knitting Purling Working in the round Ribbing Short rows Stranded colorwork Working from a chart Picking up stitches Increasing Crochet bobbles Cables (with a tutorial for cabling without a cable needle!) Tubular cast on and bind off [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/magpie-fibers/3948948/1-25 [2]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr