The designer uses color and texture in wide slip-stitch bands to accent the Bonbon Pullover. Front, back and sleeves are knit flat to the armole before being joined and worked in the round for the yoke, bringing structure to the body of the sweater.
Finished Size: 37 (40 1/2, 44, 47, 50 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37".
Yarn: GGH Bel Air (90% wool, 10% nylon; 142 yd [130 m]/50 g): #14 blue-gray (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #1 pink, #2 mauve, #8 coral, #10 tangerine, #6 rust, and #13 white, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 16", 24", and 36" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2007