Falling Leaves Pullover by Andrea Rangel

Falling Leaves Pullover

Knitting
December 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1284 - 2958 yards (1174 - 2705 m)
Chest Circumference: 31.25-72"/78-180 cm
English

The yoke of this bottom-up pullover is adorned with aspen leaves, changing colours like they’re travelling through autumn. The fit is cozy and relaxed, perfect for a crisp fall walk or curling up with some knitting and a cup of tea as the weather chills.

This pattern was designed as part of a stranded colourwork design class through the School of Sweet Georgia. Learn more and sign up for the school here. This is an affiliate link.

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Sizes & Finished Dimensions

Chest Circumference: 31 1/ 4 (34 1/ 4 , 37 1/ 2 , 40 3/ 4 , 43 3/ 4 , 47) (50, 53 1/ 4 , 56 1/ 4 , 59 1/ 2) (62 1/ 2 , 65 3/ 4 , 68 3/ 4 , 72)” / 78 (86.5, 94, 102, 109.5, 117.5) (125, 133, 140.5, 149) (156.5, 164.5, 172, 180) cm

Yarn

8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) (11, 12, 12, 13) (13, 14, 14, 15) skeins Sweet Georgia Yarns BFL + Silk DK (247 yd / 226 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 75% Blue Faced Leicester Wool, 25% Silk):

5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 12) in Hickory Smoke (MC)

1 each in Amber Ale (CC1), Honey Gold (CC2), Boreal Forest (CC3)

Blocked Gauge

23 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in single-colour Stockinette stitch, using smaller needles, after blocking.

23 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Colourwork stitch, using larger needles, after blocking.

Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.

Needles & Notions

Size 4 US and 6 US / 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles
Size E-4 / 3.5 mm crochet hook

Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge.

Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Skills

I consider this pattern to be intermediate level knitting. It includes working a crochet provisional cast-on, shaping, and working colourwork from a chart.