Phumeza

**Phumeza Knitting Pattern: Cozy Garter Stripe Pullover** Discover the Phumeza knitting pattern, an easy-to-knit pullover that combines style and comfort with its delightful garter stripe design, drop shoulders, and wide sleeves. This cozy pullover is a perfect addition to your everyday wardrobe, making it versatile enough to pair beautifully with pants, dresses, and jeans. The Phumeza pattern features a simple textured design that ensures a fun and relaxing knitting experience, ideal for both novice and seasoned knitters. With options for a higher or lower neckline, you can customize this pullover to suit your personal style. The featured sample showcases the charming lower neckline, adding to the overall appeal of this wardrobe staple. ### **Materials Needed:** To create your Phumeza pullover, gather the following materials: - **Yarn**: 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22) 50g Balls of African Expressions - Harmony* [100% Merino Wool]*, approximately (80 m / 87 yards) per ball. - **Color**: 2029 - Total Yarn Requirement: 870 (957, 1044, 1131, 1078, 1392, 1479, 1653, 1740, 1827, 1914) yards / 796 (875, 955, 1034, 9865, 1273, 1352, 1512, 1591, 1671, 1750) m - **Needles**: - **Size A (for Main Fabric)**: US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” / 80cm circular needle—ensure you have the size needed to achieve gauge. - **Size B (for Neck Ribbing)**: US 6 (4.0 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needle—this will also be needed to obtain proper gauge. - **Additional Supplies**: - Yarn needle - 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn ### **Gauge:** Achieve the perfect fit with a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows in the Garter Stripe pattern, which equals 4” (10 cm) after blocking. ### **Why Choose the Phumeza Pullover?** Knitting the Phumeza pullover offers you not just a fashionable piece for your wardrobe, but also an enjoyable project that you can complete at your leisure. Whether you're looking for a cozy sweater to wear on chilly days or a unique gift for a friend, this pattern is an excellent choice. Start knitting the Phumeza pullover today and embrace the joy of creating your own cozy garment that combines ease, style, and warmth! Explore more knitting patterns and add this staple to your collection. Happy knitting!