Fruit Stripe PulloverDesigned by Rachel BrockmanInspired by a favorite gum from childhood, the Fruit Stripe Pullover colorful and cozy. The short color changes of brightly-hued Cobblestone paired with solid Donnina creates an exciting striped fabric. Simple shaping and a sea of garter stitch makes this a great first sweater. It’s perfect for adding a little pizazz to your wardrobe!DIFFICULTYEasySIZESExtra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)Shown in Small size with approx. 7½” of positive ease.FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBust: 35 (39¾, 44¼, 47¼, 51¾, 54¾, 49½, 62½, 67)”Length: 20½ (21, 21½, 22½, 23, 23¾, 25, 26, 26½)”MATERIALSFibra Natura Cobblestone (100% superwash merino wool; 200g/612 yds)• 104 Tulip (CC) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ballsFibra Natura Donnina (100% superwash fine merino wool; 50g/180 yds)• 201 Vanilla (MC) – 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) ballsNeedle: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight (or your preferred ndl for knitting flat) and 16” circular or size needed to obtain gaugeNotions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarnGAUGE21 sts x 40 rows = 4” in garter stripes pattSave time, check your gauge.PATTERN NOTESThis sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. We recommend using the Sloped Bind-off method for neck and shoulder shaping. Stitches for the neckband are picked up and knit in the round.When changing colors, do not break yarn at each color change. Instead, carry the yarn up the side of the work and twist the strands of yarn around one another every color change, taking care not to twist too tightly.
