Orchard tales pullover

Introducing our romantic cropped pullover knitting pattern, designed for those who love both style and comfort. This beautiful garment is worked top down in the round, featuring an intricate floral stranded colorwork pattern that elegantly runs across the round yoke and the bottom of the slightly puffy sleeves. The unique combination of soft, fluffy mohair in a contrasting color adds a touch of luxury to your handmade sweater. Perfect for knitting enthusiasts, this pattern is available in nine sizes, providing approximately 8 cm (3.25 in) of positive ease for a flattering fit. To ensure you create the perfect fit, please refer to the size chart provided for finished garment measurements.

For this project, you will need: MC: approximately 350 (375, 425, 475, 525) (575, 625, 675, 725) grams of Kokon merino DK yarn, which is 100% merino and offers 184 meters (201 yards) per 100 grams; CC: approximately 20 (25, 40, 45, 60) (65, 80, 90, 100) grams of Kokon Chunky mohair yarn, made from 78% mohair, 13% merino, and 9% nylon, yielding 100 meters (109 yards) per 50 grams.

To achieve the desired look, your gauge should be 20 stitches and 26 rows in a 10 cm (4 in) square when measured over stockinette stitch, worked in the round after blocking, using 4.0 mm (US 6) needles. The same gauge applies to the colorwork sections; for the ribbing, use 2.0 mm (US 0) needles to obtain a gauge of 28 stitches and 40 rows in a 10 cm (4 in) square, also measured after blocking.

This romantic cropped pullover will not only keep you warm but also elevate your wardrobe with its intricate pattern and cozy texture. Perfect for layering or as a standalone piece, this pullover is a must-knit for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance to their collection. Get started on your knitting journey with this delightful pattern today!