The Aspinwall Pullover shows how a narrow value range can be used for subtler, quieter effects, even when using highly contrasting colors: Though the orange and acid green are intense, they are wearable when set into a background band only a little lighter in value. Incorporate intense pops of color in unexpected places with this trick.

Finished Size: 42 (45½ , 47¼ , 49, 52¼ )" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 42".

Yarn: The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): slate (MC), 15 (18, 19, 20, 22) skeins; yarrow, indigo medium, olive leaf, and iron, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium

Needles: Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Half brioche patt— size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); safety pin; tapestry needle; 9" closed-ended zipper; sewing thread and needle.

Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in half brioche st, slightly stretched.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 2009