Monteverde

I named this pattern after the incredible cloud forest in Costa Rica. This top down pullover jumper combines two of my favorite techniques (and yarns!) Allover color work + lace knitting with these lightweight luscious yarns creates a gorgeous piece that is both cozy and light, and weighs next to nothing (did someone say travel sweater?) I wish I had this piece with me when I hiked Monteverde, maybe next time…..

Yarn

Yarn A Farmers Daughters Fibers, Oh Dang! Suri Alpaca lace weight 74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk, 328 yards/50g approximately (306, 328, 350) (383, 414, 457) (474, 503, 559) yards

Yarn B= Ritual Dyes Fae, Lace weight Mohair *HELD DOUBLE* Shown in Heartwood approximately (429, 487, 539) (592, 637, 690) (733, 778, 808) yards

Yarn C = Ritual Dyes Fae, Lace weight Mohair *HELD DOUBLE* Shown in Quartzite approximately (429, 487, 539) (592, 637, 690) (733, 778, 808) yards

*NOTE: The Oh Dang is held SINGLE, the Fae is held DOUBLE, if you are subbing one or more yarns it is even more important to swatch to ensure you will meet gauge!

Materials

US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, minimum 16” cord.

US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 8” cord optional for sleeves.

*Note on cord length, for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord.

*Note: If you are a tight knitter when it comes to color work, it may be helpful to go up a needle size for the sleeves, personally I tend to knit a little tighter when knitting in the round over a fewer number of stitches (sleeves). ESPECIALLY when doing color work. I used a US Size 7 (4.5 mm) needle for my sleeves!

For the sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s or Magic Loop method may be used.

Finished Measurements

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

Bust/ Body Circumference: (38, 42.4, 46.6) (51, 55, 59.3) (63.5, 67.8, 72)”/ (96.52, 107.7, 118.4) (129.5, 139.7, 150.6) (161.3, 172.2, 183) cm

*Note: This measurement is for just after the sleeve separation.

Height to Underarm: 12” / 30.4 cm

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 11.5” / 29.2 cm

Sleeve Circumference Upper Arm: (15, 16.5, 17.9) (19.3, 21.6, 23) (23.5, 24, 25.4)” / (38.1, 42, 45.5) (49, 55, 58.4) (59.7, 61, 64.5) cm

Sleeve Circumference at Wrist: (Un-stretched) (8, 8.5, 8.5) (9.4, 9.9, 11.3) (11.3, 11.3, 12.2)” / (20.32, 21.6, 21.6) (23.9, 25.2, 28.7) (28.7, 28.7, 31) cm

Yoke Depth: (13.7, 13.7, 13.7) (13.7, 13.9, 14) (14.2, 14.2, 14.2)” / (34.8, 34.8, 34.8) (34.8, 35.3, 35.6) (35.6, 36, 36) cm

*NOTE: This design can be worn with 8-15”/ 20.3-38 cm positive ease, depending on desired fit. To choose the size for the intended fit, pick your size based on the finished measurements. Shown here in size 3 with approximately 10” positive ease.

Gauge

17 stitches x 21 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 x 4”/ 10 x 10 cm with US Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles holding Suri single or Mohair double, in stockinette stitch

*Or size needed to obtain gauge