Mundo Novo
DESCRIPTION
Mundo Novo is a cozy top-down sweater featuring a charming coffee-bean colorwork motif on the round yoke. Worked in the round, the sweater features a twisted-rib neckline, then progresses seamlessly down to the hem, allowing for customization of length and fit along the way.
The body of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch, providing a smooth canvas for the colorwork design on the yoke. The coffee-inspired motif is done in stranded colorwork with two contrasting colors. Short rows placed at the bottom of the yoke create a well-fitting, round neckline. Finished with more colorwork and twisted ribbing on the cuffs and hem, Mundo Novo is the perfect sweater for cozying up with a cup of latte on chilly mornings or for adding an extra caffeine punch to your everyday wardrobe.
Designed for intermediate to advanced knitters, Mundo Novo comes in 10 sizes from XS to 6X. Instructions are provided for optional bust and waist shaping but the body can also be knit straight, omitting all shaping.
The pattern is written with both metric and US terminology. Only charted instructions are given for the colorwork patterns.
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SIZING
- XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
- To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
- Finished body circumference without bust shaping: approx. 82 (92, 102, 112, 122) [132, 142, 152, 162, 173] cm / 32¼ (36, 40, 44, 48) [51¾, 55¾, 59¾, 63¾, 68¼]"
- Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 82 (92, 102, 117, 127) [137, 147, 157, 172, 183] cm / 32¼ (36, 40, 46, 49¾) [53¾, 57¾, 61¾, 67,5, 72¼]" or adjustable
Choose a size by adding desired ease to upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). The pattern is graded for a 5 cm / 2" difference between upper and full bust; additional shaping instructions are provided for larger busts.
This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes XS and 5X–6X. If you'd like to knit any of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for more information!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See last photo. Dashed teal lines indicate optional shaping.
GAUGE
- 24 sts × 36 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and stranded colorwork on larger needles, blocked
- 28 sts × 40 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in twisted ribbing on smaller needles, blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn
Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mondim (100% non-superwash wool, 385 m/100 g, 421 yd/3.53 oz), 2 colors
- Main color (MC): 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5, 6] skeins in the colorway #302
- Contrasting color (CC): 1 skein in the colorway #100
Or fingering-weight yarn, 2 colors
- Main color (MC): approx. 870 (960, 1070, 1190, 1300) [1420, 1570, 1700, 1850, 1990] m / 960 (1050, 1170, 1300, 1420) [1550, 1710, 1860, 2020, 2170] yd
- Contrasting color (CC): approx. 160 (180, 190, 220, 250) [260, 280, 300, 320, 330] m / 180 (190, 210, 240, 270) [290, 310, 330, 350, 360] yd
Needles
- 3.5 mm / US #4 short and long circular needles for stockinette (or size needed to obtain gauge); adjust needle size for colorwork if necessary
- 3.0 mm / US #2½ short and long circular needles for twisted ribbing
- If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves.
Notions
- Colorwork yarn guide (optional)
- 5 stitch markers: 4 raglan markers + 1 unique BOR marker
- 2 locking stitch markers
- Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
- Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED
The pattern uses the following techniques: working in the round, stranded colorwork, German short rows, provisional cast-on, and Lori's Twisty Bind-off or some other stretchy bind-off method. Ladderback Jacquard is recommended for managing long floats in colorwork.
