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Móinéar
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Móinéar
{muy-near} Irish: meadow
A marriage of rhythm and whimsy, Móinéar combines vertical stripes with stylised blossoms to evoke a wander through the meadows on a rainy day.
Worked top-down with circular yoke construction, the traditional colourwork pattern creates a bold folkloric aesthetic evocative of rural ceremonial dress in parts of Eastern and Northern Europe.
To maximise this effect, choose classic colours and complete the look with the optional headpiece, instructions for which are provided. Or opt for more contemporary styling by choosing an unexpected colour pallet and pairing the pullover with a pair of old jeans.
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MATERIALS & INFORMATION
SIZING
garment in Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
measures as follows around chest circumference:
86cm/ 34.5” (95cm/ 38.25”, 104cm/ 41.75”, 114cm/ 45.5”, 123cm/ 49.5”, 135cm/ 54.25”, 148cm/ 59.5”, 160cm/ 64”)
FIT
approximately 10cm/4” of ease is recommended. However, this pullover can be worn with varying degrees of ease, from zero to 25cm/ 10”, according to preference.
GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm x 10cm for main fabric
YARN
suitable for DK-Aran weight yarns or equivalent
(approximately 160-200m/ 100g)
project requires approximately:
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) 100g skeins of BC
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) 100g skeins of CC
(if working with Höner och Eir Nutiden:
subtract 100g from the BC estimate;
and 100g CC will be enough for all sizes)
NEEDLES
circular needles, 5mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge
NOTIONS
stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry needle, scrap-yarn
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
stranded colourwork, short rows
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SAMPLES INFO.
red and green sample
Size 3
modelled with 20cm/ 4” of ease, and zero ease
knitted in Höner och Eir Nutiden, held double
blue and black sample
Size 2
modelled with 5cm/ 2” of ease
knitted in Lettlopi
white and green sample
Size 2
modelled with 5cm/ 2” of ease
knitted in Yarn Vibes Aran weight
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Note: This pattern was originally designed for Yarn Vibes in late 2018 and published there as the ‘Dervla Sweater.’ This 2023 update features expanded sizing and slight changes to the proportions. If you purchased the original pattern from Yarn Vibes and would like to receive this updated version, please send me a message with a picture of your cover page as ‘proof of purchase.’
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- First published: March 2019
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