Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty

Latitude

Knitting
May 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1130 - 2090 yards (1033 - 1911 m)
32 (35¼, 38, 41¼, 44, 47¼, 50¾, 53¼, 57¼, 60)" [81.5 (89.5, 96.5, 105, 112, 120, 128.5, 135.5, 145.5, 152.5) cm]
English
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An unexpected transitional stripe sequence creates a casual pullover with impeccable style. Relaxed and comfortable, Latitude will quickly become a wardrobe favorite for nearly all seasons! 

This modern drop shoulder pullover features A-line shaping and three-quarter length sleeves. The contrast braid, split hem, and broken rib add defining moments to the design. Top down seamless knitting keeps the process fun­—and engaging!

Garment circumference at bust
32 (35¼, 38, 41¼, 44, 47¼, 50¾, 53¼, 57¼, 60)" [81.5 (89.5, 96.5, 105, 112, 120, 128.5, 135.5, 145.5, 152.5) cm]

Ease
Suggested ease at bust: + 2 to 4" [+ 5 to 10 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 1" [+ 2 to 2.5 cm]

Sample shown in 41¼" [105 cm] size, worn with 4" [10 cm] of positive ease at bust, 2" [5 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
Plucky Knitter Crewbie, 75% merino, 25% cotton; 415 yd [379 m] per 115g

Color A: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in Wintry Mix
Color B: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in Chamomile

or

Color A: 540 (580, 630, 690, 750, 820, 890, 950, 1030, 1090) yds [490 (530, 580, 630, 690, 750, 810, 870, 940, 1000) m]

Color B: 590 (640, 690, 750, 820, 900, 970, 1030, 1120, 1190) yds [540 (590, 630, 690, 750, 820, 890, 940, 1020, 1090) m]

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, on US 5 [3.75 mm] needles, after blocking.


Need help? If you have questions about Latitude—or just want to share your progress!—please visit the Latitude discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.