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Colvin
A relaxed turtleneck pullover with perfect proportions that delivers all the subtle details you would expect — a subtle curved hem, decorative center front/back stitch detail, visible back shoulder decreases.
Construction
Colvin is worked from the bottom up in pieces and sewn together, then the collar is worked circularly.
Sizes
46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74)“ / 117 (127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178, 188) cm finished bust circumference
40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)“ / 101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm finished hip circumference
Model wearing size 50” / 127 cm with +16” / +40.5 cm ease at bust and +7” / +18 cm ease at hips
Yarn
Hinterland Range
50% Canadian rambouillet, 50% home-grown alpaca
198 yards / 181 meters per 112 g skein
5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
860 (930, 1050, 1125, 1265, 1345, 1480, 1575) yards / 790 (855, 965, 1030, 1160, 1230, 1355, 1445) meters
Sample photographed in color Honey
Gauge
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
Needle A
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
US 9 / 5.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Needle B
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 8 / 5 mm
Other Materials
Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5
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- First published: August 2019
- Page created: August 30, 2019
- Last updated: January 30, 2021 …
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