Colvin by Julie Hoover

Colvin

Knitting
August 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
860 - 1575 yards (786 - 1440 m)
46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74)" / 117 (127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178, 188) cm finished bust circumference
English
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A relaxed turtleneck pullover with perfect proportions that delivers all the subtle details you would expect — a subtle curved hem, decorative center front/back stitch detail, visible back shoulder decreases.

Construction
Colvin is worked from the bottom up in pieces and sewn together, then the collar is worked circularly.

Sizes
46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74)“ / 117 (127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178, 188) cm finished bust circumference

40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)“ / 101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm finished hip circumference

Model wearing size 50” / 127 cm with +16” / +40.5 cm ease at bust and +7” / +18 cm ease at hips

Yarn
Hinterland Range
50% Canadian rambouillet, 50% home-grown alpaca
198 yards / 181 meters per 112 g skein

5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
860 (930, 1050, 1125, 1265, 1345, 1480, 1575) yards / 790 (855, 965, 1030, 1160, 1230, 1355, 1445) meters

Sample photographed in color Honey

Gauge
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
US 9 / 5.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 8 / 5 mm

Other Materials
Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5