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Aumangea: the Maori word for a person who is strong, brave, plucky, or tenacious. Does this describe you? Also named for the yarn used in this design, the Plucky Knitter, this pullover will be a (small) test of your character! Only the bravest and most resilient can knit this. But fear not, if you really want to give this project a go but are feeling hesitant, I have provided video and written tutorials a-plenty.

Pattern has been test-knit and professionally tech edited for errors and clarification.

And of course email support is provided if needed! Contact fdanoy@arohaknits.com and I will get back to you within 24-48 hours.

Special thank you to Plucky Knitter for the yarn support.

YARN

• Worsted / 10 ply
• Plucky Knitter Primo Worsted (75% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 5% Nylon; 200 yards / 105 grams).
• Worked in two colorways, High Cotton (grey) as main color and Dirty Blonde (yellow) as contrast color.
• For Substitutions: Use wool or a wool blend. You want a yarn that can under-go large amounts of stretch but still retain its original shape when taken off.

NEEDLES

• US size 8 (5.0 mm), 24inches (60 cm) circular needle and (optional) size 8 DPNs (5.0 mm) and US size 7 (4.5 mm), 24 inches (60 cm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

• 18 sts and 30 rows per 4 inches (10cm) flat in St. st. using larger needle
• 22 sts and 28 rows per 4 inches (10cm) in the round in St. st. using smaller needle
• 24 sts and 30 rows per 4 inches (10cm) in k1, p1 ribbing flat and in the round using smaller needle
• Take time to swatch for gauge. Please note that both stitch and row gauge are important for this design. Make sure you are achieving both or you’ll need to make a lot of adjustments as you work the pattern.

NOTIONS

• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch holders

SIZING

• Designed with 4 inches (10cm) of negative ease.
• Final Bust Measurements: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64 inches / 70 (80, 90, 100, 110, 120) 130, 140, 150, 160 cm.