Abraço pullover was designed for the event Knit with Friends 2022“, that is an amazing festival that happens in Porto city, Portugal! People say that KWF is “the happiest festival in Europe”, and I believe it is true! Maria e Joana created a unique event that welcomes everyone!
The nameAbraço* was chosen by the event creators and I love it!
It means hug in Portuguese and it is a unique way that Portuguese knitters greet others!

The Abraço pattern is exclusive free for KWF participants until August 31st 2022.

A special thanks to owlmani and jfborges for the special invitation, to Zaira Viana Paro for knitting the gorgeous sample, and naratakeda for modeling Abraço so beautifully!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 2.75 to 3.25” / 6.5 to 8.5 cm
of positive ease.

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rounds to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75
mm needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 33.25 (37, 41, 44.75,
49.25) (53, 56.75, 60.75, 65.25)” / 85 (94, 104,
113.5, 125) (134.5, 144, 154, 166) cm.

MATERIALS

Yarn: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Merlino by
Walk Collection (90% wool 10% linen, 394 yds /
360 m – 100 g), colourway Secret
Or approx. 793 (896, 989, 1114, 1238) (1401,
1538, 1673, 1846) yds / 725 (819, 904, 1018,
1131) (1281, 1405, 1529, 1688) m of fingering
weight yarn.

Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 5 / 3.75 mm 16” /
40 cm circular needles (and a set of DPNs if not
working with Magic Loop Method); US 3 / 3.25
mm and US 5 / 3.75 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles;
US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 5 / 3.75 mm 32” / 80
cm circular needles. Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, 3.75 mm crochet hook,
cable needle, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry
needle.