Cottonwood

The Cottonwood Sweater is a dolman-shape, turtleneck sweater with an oversize fit, and lots of ribbing! This sweater is for those days when you want to throw on something simple, easy, and comfortable, but don’t want to sacrifice style!

SIZES 

This pattern is available in sizes XS-5XL, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm. Finished hip circumference is 41.5 (44, 47, 51.5) (56, 59, 63) (67.5, 70.5) in / 105.5 (112m 119, 131) (142, 150, 160) (171.5, 179) cm. Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.

YARN 

DK Weight: 100% Wool 

1378 (1552, 1722, 1800, 1958) (2184, 2436, 2668) (2988, 3190) yds / 1266 (1425, 1581, 1798) (2005, 2236, 2450) (2743, 2928) m 

Suggested Yarn: Purl Soho Good Wool (100% Andean Highland Wool) 

4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 9) skeins in Hickory Nut

NEEDLES 

US 6, 16-inch circular 

US 6, 32-inch circular 

Set of US 6 double-pointed needles

NOTIONS 

Stitch holders or scrap yarn 

Stitch marker 

Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended) 

Tapestry needles

GAUGE 

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

TECHNIQUES 

Long-Tail Cast On 

Long-Tail Cast On Purlwise 

2x2 Ribbing 

Lifted Increases 

Backward Loop Cast On 

Short Rows 

3 Needle Bind Off 

Knitting in the round