Every closet needs a quintessential turtleneck, and this one is our favorite. We just can’t wear Colvin enough, so we make a second version delivering the same subtle curved hem and fully-fashioned shoulder decreases, but in a lighter fabric and minus the decorative stitch detail.

Construction
Garment is worked from the bottom up in pieces and sewn together, then the collar is worked circularly.

Sizes
47¼ (51, 54½, 58¼, 61¾, 65½, 69, 72¾, 76¼)“ / 120 (129.5, 138.5, 148, 157, 166.5, 175.5, 185, 193.5) cm finished chest circumference

40¾ (44¼, 48, 51¾, 55¼, 59, 62½, 66¼, 69¾)“ / 103.5 (112.5, 122, 131.5, 140.5, 150, 159, 168.5, 177) cm finished hip circumference

Model wearing size 54½“ / 138.5 cm with +20” / +51 cm ease at chest and +12” / +30.5 cm ease at hips for oversized fit

Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 1
50% baby cashmere, 50% baby yak149.8 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein

9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 15) skeins1230 (1335, 1485, 1595, 1735, 1870, 1985, 2125, 2220) yards / 1125 (1220, 1355, 1460, 1590, 1710, 1815, 1940, 2030) meters

Sample shown in color Marble Tweed

Gauge
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Other Materials
Locking markers or coilless safety pins, waste yarn or stitch holder, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5