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Inspired by the beautiful flower only found in the Swiss Alps, Edelweiss, known as “Stella Alpina” in Italy, Stella Crochet is the versatile pullover of your dreams.

Stella is made top-down with a drop-shoulder construction and has perfectly fitted shoulders to eliminate excess fabric around the underarms. The pullover features a textured stitch that is light yet warm, with a wide over-sized fit and a split high-low hem. It’s finished with an elegant ribbing and subtle stripes. What sets Stella apart is its commitment to size inclusivity, ensuring that the shoulder drops gracefully in the same spot for all makers, irrespective of size. The meticulous details woven into this pullover promise a timeless piece that you’ll find yourself reaching for time and time again.

Stella Crochet was designed specifically to celebrate the first instalment of knitfest 2025 in Zurich. Find its sister pattern, Stella Knit.
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SIZES + MEASUREMENTS

This pattern comes in 10 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10).

These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:

Bust: 78.5 (87, 100, 108.5) (117.5, 130.5, 139) (148, 156.5, 169.5) cm / 30¾ (34¼, 39½, 42¾) (46¼, 51½, 54¾) (58¼, 61½, 66¾) in

Shoulder Width incl arm ribbing: 53.5 (54.5, 59.5, 62) (66.5, 71.5, 71.5) (71, 73.5, 73.5) cm / 21 (21½, 23½, 24½) (26¼, 28¼, 28¼) (28, 29, 29) in

Neck Width (without ribbing neckline): 17 (18, 18, 18) (19.5, 19.5, 19.5) (21.5, 21.5, 21.5) cm / 6¾ (7, 7, 7) (7¾, 7¾, 7¾) (8½, 8½, 8½) in

Front Neck Depth (without ribbing neckline): 13 (13, 13, 14) (14, 14, 15.5) (15.5, 16.5, 16.5) cm / 5 (5, 5, 5½) (5½, 5½, 6) (6, 6½, 6½) in

Sleeve Circumference: 34 (34, 36, 37.5) (41, 43.5, 48.5) (51.5, 58, 60) cm / 13¼ (13¼, 14¼, 14¾) (16, 17, 19) (20¼, 22¾, 23½) in.

Body Length from underarm at front: 21 cm / 8¼ in for a cropped pullover and 36 cm / 14 in for a full-length pullover.

Sleeve Length from underarm: 42 (42, 43, 43) (44.5, 44.5, 45.5) (45.5, 47, 47) cm / 16½ (16½, 17, 17) (17½, 17½, 18) (18, 18½, 18½) in.

To be worn with 12 - 19 cm / 4¾ - 7½ in of positive ease around bust
Adjustable to taste. Including cuff and hem.
Sample is size 5; model measures about 103 cm / 40½ in around bust.

MATERIALS

YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1)

Approx 945 (1045, 1230, 1350) (1485, 1665, 1795) (1910, 2080, 2250) m / 1030 (1145, 1345, 1475) (1625, 1825, 1965) (2085, 2275, 2465) yds for a cropped high-low hem as schematics without sleeves.

Approx 1235 (1370, 1600, 1754) (1925, 2155, 2315) (2460, 2665, 2885) m / 1350 (1500, 1750, 1920) (2105, 2355, 2530) (2690, 2910, 3155) yds for a full-length high-low hem as schematics without sleeves.

Every 5 cm / 2 in of added length in the body will add approx 95 (105, 120, 130) (140, 155, 165) (175, 185, 200)m / 105 (115, 130, 140) (155, 170, 180) (190, 205, 220) yds of yarn.

Adding sleeves will require an extra 620 (620, 665, 670) (750, 780, 850) (890, 1005, 1035)m / 680 (680, 725, 735) (820, 855, 930) (975, 1100, 1130) yds of yarn.

The bottom ribbed hem will use approx 120 (130, 150, 165) (175, 195, 210) (225, 235, 255)m / 130 (145, 165, 180) (195, 215, 230)
(245, 260, 280) yds of yarn (this amount has already been included in the total meterage/yardage, but it is provided as a reference).

Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.

Total amounts include both MC and CC - a total of 12 g (100 m / 110 yds) of CC were used in the sample.

Yarn used in the sample:
MC: El Robledal de la Santa, Single Yak (15% Yak, 20% Silk, 65% Superwash Merino Wool, 120g, 480 m) in color Eloy.
CC: Apmezga, Pegasus (72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk, 25g, 210m) in color F-159 (lace weight).

HOOKS: 4 mm or size needed to meet gauge, 3.5mm or 1 size smaller for neckline.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.

GAUGE
23 sts x 8.5 pairs of rows worked flat after blocking = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.

Stitch pattern for gauge, measuring a pair of sc/LdcFLO rows:
Ch as many as desired – recommend a minimum of 35.
Row 1: Ch1, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch1, dc in the first st, LdcFLO to last st, Ldc in the last st, turn.
Repeat the 2-row pattern for the desired gauge swatch size.

Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 in).

Certain materials might sag, and fabric may extend too much with drape, so adjust hook size appropriately.*