Inspired by a scenic hike on Mount Greylock, northwest Massachusetts, this design combines two of my favourite features: colourwork and texture. The colours and patterns are reminiscent of the vibrant yellow and green meadows at the mountains initial incline. To add interest between the colourwork bands, a textured effect is created by using a mix of knit and purl stitches. One main colour and three contrast colours are used within this all-over colour and texture effect design.

Yarn
Main Colour (MC), Contrast Colour 1 (CC1), Contrast Colour 2 (CC2)
Walcot Yarns Opus
70% Argentinian Merino, 30% Baby Alpaca
Sport Weight
350m / 384yds per 100g / 3.5oz skein

Contrast Colour 3 (CC3)
Spincycle Dyed in the Wool
100% Superwashed American Wool
Sport Weight
183m / 200yds per 50g / 1.76oz skein

MC – 1005 (1075, 1205, 1315, 1435) (1530, 1700, 1590, 1655, 1750)m /
1100 (1175, 1320, 1440, 1570) (1675, 1860, 1740, 1810, 1915)yds of “Grey”

CC1 – 135 (145, 170, 185, 195) (210, 230, 230, 230, 245)m /
150 (160, 185, 200, 215) (230, 250, 245, 250, 270)yds of “Greenery”

CC2 – 35 (35, 35, 40, 40) (45, 50, 50, 50, 50)m /
40 (40, 40, 45, 45) (50, 55, 55, 55, 55)yds of “Cinnabar”

CC3 – 245 (265, 295, 325, 345) (410, 415, 395, 410, 435)m /
270 (290, 325, 355, 375) (450, 455, 430, 450, 475)yds of “Salty Dog”

Please note there is a 15% buffer added to these yarn amounts.

Tools & Materials
3.75mm / US 5, 40cm / 16” and 80cm / 32” circular needle
3.75mm / US 5, preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round for sleeves
3.25 / US 3 (or 2 sizes smaller than main needle), 40cm / 16” circular needle and preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round for sleeve cuffs
3 unique stitch markers
Waste yarn or 2 stitch holders
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Sizes
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished body circumference: 86.5 (96, 105.5, 115, 125) (134.5, 149, 158.5, 168, 177.5)cm /
34 (37.75, 41.5, 45.25, 49.25) (53, 58.5, 62.25, 66.25, 70)”

Recommended to be worn with 7.75-10cm / 3-4” of positive ease.

Sample shown in Size 2, worn with approximately 9.5cm / 3.75” of positive ease.

To achieve the same look as the sample, choose a similar amount of ease. If between sizes, choose the next larger size for a looser fit, or smaller size for a closer fit. Recommendations are given in pattern for modification options; any modification will affect yardage.