Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves // a bottom-up colourwork pullover designed by Andrea Rangel

The yoke of this bottom-up pullover is adorned with aspen leaves, changing colours like they’re travelling through autumn. The fit is cozy and relaxed, perfect for a crisp fall walk or curling up with some knitting and a cup of tea as the weather chills.

Yarn:

• 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) [11, 12, 12, 13] (13, 14, 14, 15) skeins SweetGeorgia BFL+Silk DK: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) [8, 9, 9, 10](10, 11, 11, 12) in Hickory Smoke (MC), 1 each in Amber Ale (CC1), Honey Gold (CC2), Boreal Forest (CC3) (247 yd / 226 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 75% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 25% Silk).

Needles:

• Size 4 US and 6 US / 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles, 32" / 80 cm long, for body and colourwork
• Size 4 US and 6 US / 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles, 60" / 150 cm long (optional), for managing large number of st around the yoke
• Size 4 US and 6 US / 3.5 mm and 4 mm sets of double-pointed needles (or small circumference circular needles), for sleeves
• Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge:

• 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in single-colour stockinette stitch, using smaller needles, after blocking.
• 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in colourwork stitch, using larger needles, after blocking.
• For accurate sizing, always take time to check finished gauge.

Finished Measurements:

• Chest (in inches): 31 ¼ (34 ¼, 37 ½, 40 ¾, 43 ¾, 47) [50, 53 ¼, 56 ¼, 59 ½] (62 ½, 65 ¾, 68 ¾, 72)"
• Chest (in centimetres): 78 (86.5, 94, 102, 109.5, 117.5) [125, 133, 140.5, 149](156.5, 164.5, 172, 180) cm
• Shown in size 37½" / 95.5 cm with 1½" / 3.75 cm of positive ease. Intended to be worn with 1–4" / 2.5–10 cm of positive ease.

Pattern includes a 10-page PDF

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