I’m saying “ciao” to 2023 with this cozy and whimsical design! My love of Italy combined with my friend Sarah’s kitschy t-shirt were the inspiration for this new pattern. I wanted this playful pullover to still be workwear appropriate so you’ll notice the ciao letters are subtle. To the casual passerby it will be just a solid sweater, however, those with a knowing eye will be delighted! It’s the perfect conversation starter! ciao Pullover has quickly become one of my favorites - I blame it on the memories of Italy it evokes when wearing! Whether you opt to knit yours in a bold hue or something more subtle, ciao Pullover is the perfect way to say ciao to another year!

CONSTRUCTION
Sweater is CO at back neck. Back and Front are both knit flat while shaping the neck, shoulders, and armholes through increases. Sweater is then joined to work in the round, from the top-down. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole opening. After picking up Sleeve stitches, German Short Rows are worked to shape the sleeves. Sleeves are then worked in the round, from the top-down. Stitches are picked up around the neckline for collar.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
BUST: Approximately 35 (38.75, 43, 47.5, 52, 55.5, 59, 63.5, 68, 71.5)” / 87.5 (97, 107.5, 119, 130, 139, 147.5, 159, 170, 179)cm

UPPER SLEEVE: Approximately 12.5 (12.75, 13, 13.75, 14.5, 15.75, 16, 16.5, 17.25, 17.75)” / 31.5 (32, 32.5, 34.5, 36.5, 39.5, 40, 41.5, 43, 44.5)cm

SLEEVE LENGTH FROM UNDERARM: Approximately 17.5” / 44cm

BODY LENGTH FROM UNDERARM: Approximately 12” / 30cm

While this design is intended to be worn oversized, a range of sizes has been included so that you may choose your preferred amount of ease (ease is not built into the sizes). Choose the size with a finished bust measurement closest to that desired number. Sample worn with 11” / 27.5cm of positive ease, however testers found they preferred an ease range of 4” / 10cm - 8 ” / 20cm.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Downy Worsted (50% Alpaca, 34% Cashmere, 16% Elastane; 215 yards per 100g), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

Or

715 (785, 848, 950, 1023, 1139, 1197, 1294, 1412, 1564) yards / 650 (714, 771, 864, 930, 1035, 1088, 1176, 1284, 1422) meters of worsted weight yarn

• PLEASE NOTE: Yardage/meter estimates are padded by 10%. If wanting to lengthen the Body of the your pullover you will need approximately 35 (38, 43, 47, 51, 55, 58, 63, 67, 71) yards / 32 (35, 39, 43, 46, 50, 53, 57, 61, 65) meters of additional yarn for every inch added to the Body.

SAMPLE SHOWN
Hi-Vis

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
Gauge Needle: US 7/4.5mm, 16” / 40cm, 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer—or size necessary to obtain gauge

Ribbing Needle: US 5 (3.75mm), 16” / 40cm, 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer, & 12” / 30cm circular needles OR DPNs for sleeve or 2 sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

TOOLS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or holder

GAUGE
Gauge 18 stitches and 24 rows/rounds = 4”/ 10cm in stockinette stitch worked both flat and in the round using Gauge Needle, blocked.

HELPFUL VIDEOS
This pattern contains links to several helpful video tutorials specifically for this pattern.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.