Quince & Co Avena - PDF

Designed by 

Emily Greene

Emily’s sweet pullover is an instant classic that we can’t wait to cast on ourselves. Knit in soft and squishy Owl, a blend of wool and alpaca, this simple yet soothing knit has something to offer everyone. From its dropped sleeves to its sweet little details to its classic boxy silhouette, Avena is the pullover you’ll be reaching for again and again. Shown here in Tawny, this piece can be knit in virtually any colorway of Owl—from its classic neutrals to its vibrant shades.

Finished Measurements:

34½ (37¾, 41¾, 45¼, 49¼) (52½, 56½, 60, 64, 67¼)" [87.5 (96, 106, 115, 125) (133.5, 143.5, 152.5, 162.5, 171) cm] bust circumference / Sample shown in size 49¼" [125 cm] on a 39" [99 cm], 5'7" [170 cm] tall model (10¼" [26 cm] positive ease) and also on a 38½" [98cm], 5' 3" [160 cm] tall model (10¾" [27.5 cm] positive ease). Suggested ease: positive 4–11" [10–28 cm]

Yarn:

owl / 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins Tawny 302

Needles:

32" circulars in size US 5 [3.75 mm] / 16" circulars in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

Gauge:

19.5 sts and 28.5 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking.

Construction:

Pullover is worked from the bottom up, beginning in the round. After the armhole shaping, the body stitches are divided for the front and back; each of these are worked flat in rows. The shoulders are shaped using German short rows and joined using a modified knit-purl join. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and sleeves are worked in the round to wrist.

Skills Required:

Long-tail cast on, modified knit-purl join, German short rows (links provided); increasing, decreasing, working in the round.

This pattern is a PDF and will be available for download at checkout