Contrails uses two of our favorite yarns, Uni Merino and Penna, held together to create a garment so soft, you won’t want to take it off. An open back, a circular yoke, and a simple slip-stitch pattern are the key components of this pullover. Oversized puff sleeves with cinched cuffs and I-Cord back ties add romantic details to this versatile outfit topper.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large) (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small Size with approx. 8” of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)”
Length: 24¼ (24¼, 24¼, 24¼) (24¼, 24¼, 24½, 24½, 24½)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Penna (50% suri baby alpaca, 28% extra fine merino wool, 22% nylon; 25g/186 yds)
101 Provincial (A) – 11 (12, 13, 14, 16) (17, 18, 20, 21) balls
Universal Yarn Uni Merino (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 100g/437 yds)
127 Kingfisher (B) – 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9) balls
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16-40” circular and set of DPNs, or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 (4mm) 16” circular and set of DPNs, or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences, or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch marker

GAUGE
20 sts x 26 rows = 4” in Slip Stitch Rib on larger ndls
20 sts x 28 rnds = 4” in Stockinette st (St st) on large ndls
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down with yarns A and B held together as one strand throughout. The yoke is knit flat with the opening in the back, utilizing circular increases for shaping. After sleeve stitches have been separated, the body is joined to work in the round in stockinette stitch to the hem. The sleeves are worked in the round. Stitches are picked up along the back opening and bound off using the I-Cord method to prevent curling and add a polished touch. Stitches are then picked up along the top edge of the neck opening to work I-Cord ties.

The Slip Stitch Rib Pattern worked flat is used for your gauge swatch and is not specifically referenced in the pattern instructions. It is found in the Stitch Guide.