This knitted woman's intermediate top-down raglan pullover features slip-stitch colorwork. The contrasting colors in the yarn creates a eye popping but still elegant look. This sweater is worked in the round for seamless knitting. A DK weight wool makes for a light and comfortable sweater, and best of all it is washable.
Finished Size 33¼ (34¾ , 38¼ , 41¾ , 45¼ , 48½ , 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34¾ ", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #009 nectar (red-brown; MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins; #019 mist (sage green; CC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Yarn Weight #3 - Light
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16", 24", and 32" (or longer) circulars (cir), and set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in slip st patt; 31 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in 10×2 rib patt.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2009