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Runway Top
With a striking chevron pattern that mimics airport runway signage, the Runway Top is both vacation- and work-ready. This top is worked in two pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Simply select two of your favorite Mechita colors and prepare for a fun project.
Difficulty Intermediate
Yarn Weight 1
Finished Size 36½ (40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 36½”; modeled with ½“ of
negative ease.
Yarn Malabrigo Yarn Mechita (100% superwash merino wool; 420 yd (384 m)/3½ oz (100 g)): #83 water green (light green; MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #880 hojas (dark green; CC), 2 skeins.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 24” circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Chevron patt on larger needle.
For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.
NOTES
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This pullover is worked back and forth from the bottom up in two pieces and seamed.
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To prevent color pooling, alternate skeins of yarn every two rows to blend the hand-dyed yarn.
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A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.
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When shaping the neck in the Chevron pattern, if you do not have enough stitches to work a full 16-stitch repeat, work these stitches in stockinette stitch (or garter stitch if you are on Row 7, 8, 19, or 20 of the pattern).
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