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Modern minimalism transforms traditional stranded colorwork. Delicate peerie bands, strikingly graphic against the negative space of single-color stockinette, are reminiscent of wire fences on western rangelands. Worked in only three colors of Peerie (aptly named) or Loft, Ashland can take on very different appearances depending on the shades you choose—almost any combination of one light, one dark, and one bright should sing, and more closely related shades can produce a richly subtle effect. The pullover is knit in the round from the bottom up, with steeks for the armholes and set-in sleeve caps so that the work can continue in the round. Waist shaping and a generous neckline create a flattering garment that’s easy to layer over collared shirts or dresses. Neat tubular edges and hems and cuffs in single rib help Ashland strike a polished casual note.

Construction
The body and sleeves are worked circularly to the underarms. Stitches are bound off for the underarms, and new stitches cast on for steeks, so that work may continue circularly on the yoke and sleeve caps. The steeks are worked over 5 stitches, alternating colors every stitch on two-color rounds, creating vertical stripes; for the rounds on which only C1 is used, the steeks are worked in C1 (not striped). It does not matter which color is worked first on the striped rounds; the steeks will not be seen once the garment is assembled. The garment is blocked with the steeks uncut. The steeks are cut before sewing the shoulder seams and setting in the sleeves.

Yardage

Loft Version

Fingering weight wool yarn in the following amounts:

1160 (1270, 1420, 1560, 1720, 1865) yards Color 1 (C1)
195 (210, 240, 265, 295, 320) yards Color 2 (C2)
175 (195, 220, 240, 270, 290) yards Color 3 (C3)

Peerie Version

Fingering weight wool yarn in the following amounts:

1125 (1230, 1370, 1490, 1645, 1780) yards of C1
165 (180, 200, 215, 240, 260) yards of C2
145 (160, 175, 190, 210, 230) yards of C3

Yarn

Loft Version

Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50 grams)

5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Color 1 (C1)
1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Color 2 (C2)
1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Color 3 (C3)

Sample photographed in colors Fossil (C1), Hayloft (C2), and Truffle Hunt (C3)

Peerie Version

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% American Merino Wool; 210 yards/50 grams)

6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of C1
1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of C2
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of C3

Sample photographed in colors Humpback (C1), Tincture (C2), and Burnished (C3)

Gauge

25 stitches & 34 rounds = 4” in Ashland pattern from chart with Size A/Size B needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Single-Color Rounds of Main Fabric)

• One each 24” and 32” circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size B (for Two-Color Rounds of Main Fabric)

• One each 24” and 32” circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* one size larger than Size A
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Due to significant variance between knitters, your colorwork fabric should be swatched prior to knitting your sweater to determine whether or not this needle size should be larger, smaller, or equal to Size A. Please read about Speed-Swatching for Circular Knitting (see Special Techniques).

Size C (for Ribbing)

• One each 16” and 32” circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* one size smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

Size D (optional; for Tubular Cast On and Bind Off only)

• One each 16” and 32” circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Note: If you have adjusted the needle size to obtain the correct gauge, it may or may not be necessary to make a matching adjustment to the need size used for Tubular Cast On due to variance in individual work. You may wish to test your chosen cast-on method on your swatch.

32” circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (i.e., Sleeves).

Finished Dimensions

• 35¼ (39, 43, 46¾, 50½, 54½)“ [89.5 (99, 109, 118.5, 128.5, 138.5) cm] circumference at chest
• Samples shown is size 39” [99 cm] with + 5” [12.5 cm] ease on models

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

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Speed-Swatching for Circular Knitting
Color Dominance
1x1 Tubular Cast On (Circular Knitting, even number of stitches)
Garter Stitch Selvedge
Steeking
Securing a Steek: Crochet Method
Securing a Steek: Sewn Method (Machine or Hand)
Backward Loop Cast On
Sloped Bind Off
1x1 Tubular Bind Off
Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)

Skill Level

5 out of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.