DESCRIPTION
This design was inspired by the ragged peaks of the
Peruvian mountains. The dolman shape is worked from the
top-down, starting with 8-increase points which expand
the yoke at varied intervals to create the dolman sleeve,
with the central ‘mountain peak’ at the center front.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist/Hip circumference: 37.5 (42.5, 45, 47.5, 50, 55,
60, 62.5)”/94 (106.5, 112.5, 119, 125, 137.5, 150, 156.5)
cm
Designed with a poncho-like fit. Allow approximately
6”/15 cm positive ease around the hips for plenty of room
at the bust and for arm movement.
YARN
Amano Yarns Sami XL (100% Organic Peruvian Pima
Cotton; 146 yds/133 m per 100 g);
MC: #2403 Moss – 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) hanks
CC1: #2402 Phosphorus – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s)
CC2: #2406 Tulip – 1 hank (all sizes)
NEEDLES
US 7/4.5 mm or size needed for gauge; circular needles
from 16 to 60”/40 to 150 cm (to accommodate varying
number of stitches)
OTHER TOOLS / MATERIALS
Spare dpn (same size as working needle) for cast on, stitch
markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle
GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10 cm in single-color stockinette
and colorwork pattern
NOTES
In order to have a nice even but loose cast on, hold a dpn
together with your working needle and cast on over both
stitches, then remove the dpn before joining in the round.