PATTERN NOTES
Featuring lovely drape, a flattering shape, and soothing stitch patterns, this sweater will have you completely smitten. This pullover pairs a sollid color of Bamboo Pop with stripes of vibrant, self-shading Bamboo Pop multi for an electrifying effect. The color changes are especially striking along the edges, which are neatly trimmed with an I-cord bind-off. Worked flat in pieces, the seams provide structure to this garment and ensure its durability for years to come.

SEWING PATTERN NOTES
To pair with this oversized sweater, I decided to shine a light on the maxi skirt trend I’ve been seeing quite a lot of lately. I’ve used McCall’s M7631 in view D. The pattern comes with skirts in three lengths: Mini, midi, and maxi. It uses pleats in both front and back and has a zipper closure in back.

The pattern envelope recommends velveteen, wool blends, velvet, or sateen, but I chose a chambray slub fabric for breathability. Really, any variety of woven fabric would be suitable for this pattern depending on the season you’re planning to wear it in.

I could have played off the brightly colored stripes in the Bamboo Pop multi and chosen red, purple, or green for the fabric. But instead, I opted to let the bright pops in the yarn shine, and chose a relative matching gray for the skirt.

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Shown in Small size modeled with 31¾” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 59¾ (63¾, 67½, 71¼, 75, 78¾, 82¾, 86½)”
Length: 20½ (20¾, 21, 21¼, 21½, 21¾, 22, 22¼)”
Sleeve: 9 (9½, 10, 10½, 11, 11½, 12, 12½)”
Note: This sweater is intended to fit with a generous amount of positive ease. To determine the best size to make, measure your arm just below the elbow. Choose a size with a Sleeve measurement that is the closest to this, keeping in mind that the Sleeve is ribbed and is still very stretchy.

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop (50% bamboo, 50% cotton; 100g/292 yds)
120 Graphite (MC) – 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls
218 Stripe (CC) – 1 ball, all sizes
Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32” circular, 16” circular (for neck edging) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, waste yarn, F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook, removable stitch markers

GAUGE
21 sts x 28 rows = 4” in St st
Save time, check your gauge.