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Fizzy columns of slip-stitch cables rise from Alcione’s front hem, dancing over tonal contrasting stripes that travel to the stockinette back. Choose two coordinating shades of springy, woolen-spun Tones, then customize the boxy unisex fit with slim or classic sleeves and a ribbed crew or mock neck collar. Knit in the round, the only seaming required is at the thoughtfully shaped shoulders — how refreshing!

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Construction

• This pullover is worked circularly from the hem to the armholes. The front and back are worked separately to the end of the shoulder shaping then shoulders are seamed together. Stitches are picked up from the armholes for the sleeves, which are worked circularly to the cuffs.
• Neckline and sleeve versions include a crew neck, a mock neck, a fitted sleeve version with a shallower armhole, and a classic sleeve version with a deeper armhole.

Finished Dimensions

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

• 34 (38, 42, 46) (50¾, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70, 74¾)“ [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117) (129, 137, 147.5) (157.5, 167.5, 178, 190) cm] circumference at chest
• See Full Schematic for more sizing information
• Britt is 5’8”/173 cm tall with a chest circumference of 32”/81.5 cm and is wearing Version II, Size 3 with 10”/25.5 cm positive ease. She is also wearing Version I, Size 5 with 18¾”/47.5 cm positive ease.
• Anthony is 6’2”/188 cm tall with a chest circumference of 38”/96.5 cm and is wearing Version I, Size 5 with 12¾”/32.5 cm positive ease.

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Tones — 100% American Columbia Wool (140 yards/128 meters per 50 grams)

Version I (Fitted Sleeve, Mock Neck)

• 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (11, 12, 13, 13) skeins of Main Color (MC); 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1 (C1)
• Photographed in colors Baseline Overtone (MC) and Zest Overtone (C1)

Version II (Fitted Sleeve, Crew Neck)

• 7 (7, 8, 8^) (9, 10, 10^) (11, 12, 12, 13) skeins of MC; 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1
• Photographed in colors Nimbus Undertone (MC) and Nimbus Overtone (C1)

Version III (Classic Sleeve, Mock Neck)

• 7 (8, 8^, 9) (10, 10, 11) (11^, 12, 13, 13) skeins of MC; 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1

Version IV (Classic Sleeve, Crew Neck)

• 7 (7^, 8, 9) (9^, 10, 11) (11, 12, 12, 13) skeins of MC; 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1

The marked skein counts “^” are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.

Potential yarn substitutes include Shelter and Imbue. Note that put-ups (yardage per skein) may be different for alternate yarn lines, so check your total yardage for your size.

Yardage

Version I

• MC: 910 (985, 1090, 1165) (1275, 1330, 1450) (1510, 1605, 1690, 1770) yards [832 (901, 997, 1065) (1166, 1216, 1326) (1381, 1468, 1545, 1618) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

Version II

• MC: 860 (940, 1040, 1115) (1220, 1275, 1390) (1450, 1545, 1625, 1705) yards [786 (860, 951, 1020) (1116, 1166, 1271) (1326, 1413, 1486, 1559) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

Version III

• MC: 935 (1010, 1115, 1190) (1300, 1355, 1470) (1535, 1625, 1710, 1790) yards [855 (924, 1020, 1088) (1189, 1239, 1344) (1404, 1486, 1564, 1637) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

Version IV

• MC: 885 (965, 1060, 1135) (1245, 1300, 1410) (1470, 1565, 1645, 1725) yards [809 (882, 969, 1038) (1138, 1189, 1289) (1349, 1431, 1509, 1577) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

Gauge

• 20 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in Cable Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 20 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32”/80 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing)

• One each 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles and one set of DPNs, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

Video — Rib Cabled Cast On
Reading Charts
Video — Cabling Without A Cable Needle
Video — Sloped Bind Off
Italian Tubular Bind Off for 1x1 Ribbing
Blocking 101
Seaming 101
Knitwear Care

Skill Level
3 out of 5: Intermediate