Usually when we knit colorful stripes in different textures, color blips show up from the purl bumps in a new color. And usually designers shun these blips, since they break up clean lines. This sweater traces a different path: the blips are a feature, not a bug. A split-neck opening, drop-shoulder sleeves, and loose fit add up to a casual silhouette.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size 31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 39”; modeled with 5” of positive ease.

Yarn Berroco Modern Cotton: #1652 Matunuck (blue; MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins and #1651 Narragansett (red; CC), 1 skein.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm).

Notions Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; markers; removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st.

Notes This pullover is worked back and forth in rows in separate pieces and seamed.