Pioggia

A basic pullover knitted from the top down, beginning with the ribbed neckband. The front neck is slightly dipped via a few short rows. Raglan increases are worked as yarnovers on the increase round then worked as twisted stitches on the next. The sweater’s simplicity is offset by deep, double-rib borders at cuffs and hem. Lots of stockinette and strong rib texture show off the heathery, buoyant qualities of the yarn, spun from American Cheviot.

Finished Measurements
36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)” [91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 40” [101.5 cm] with 6” [15 cm] positive ease
Approx. 4”- 6” [10-15 cm] positive ease recommended

Yarn
Stone Wool Cheviot
(100% American Cheviot wool; approx 180 yds [164 m] / 100g skein)
4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Bone 01
Approx 685 (750, 820, 885, 955) (1025, 1095, 1165, 1240) yd [625 (685, 745, 805, 870) (930, 995, 1060, 1130) m]

Needles
16”, 24", and 32" circular needles in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]
Set dpns in sizes US 10 and 10½ [6 and 6.5 mm]

Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Gauge
13 sts and 22 rnds = 4’’ [10 cm] in stockinette with larger needles, after blocking.

Designer
Pam Allen