From Knitting Out of Africa: Inspired by mud-dyed cotton fabrics produced in the Bamana region of Mali, the body of this intricately patterned pullover is knitted in the round from the hemmed lower edge to the shoulders; extra stitches are cast on for armhole steeks that allow for shaping without interrupting the circular knitting rhythm. The steek stitches are secured, then the armholes and front neck are cut open to accommodate the neckband and sleeves - also worked in the round from the hemmed lower edge to the armhole. Stockinette-stitch facings conceal the raw edges of the cut armholes. The neck is finished with a narrow rolled edge followed by a double-thick neckband.

Sizes:

• Small (Medium, Large)
• Finished Chest/Bust Circumference: 42.5 (47, 52)“/108 (119.5, 132) cm

Shown In: Medium; 47” / 119.5 cm

Yarn Requirements:

• Fingering-weight (CYCA Super Fine #1) yarn
• Color A - 275 (300, 325) g / 9.75 (10.5, 11.5) oz
• Color B - 225 (250, 275) g / 8 (9, 9.75) oz
  Shown in: Isager Tvinni, #30 Black (Color A) and #38s Mustard Yellow Heather (Color B)

Materials Required:

• US 2.5 (3.00 mm) circular needles, 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm
• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm
• US 2.5 (3.00 mm) double pointed needles, 4 or 5 needles
• US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles, 4 or 5 needles
• Several meters waste yarn
• Stitch markers and holders
• Tapestry needle
• Sharp-point sewing needle or sewing machine
• Contrasting basting thread for steeks
• Matching sewing thread for steeks

Additional Gauge Information: 30 sts and 37 rndds = 4”/10 cm in squares pattern for shoulder area and sleeves using US 4 (3.50 mm) needles.

Charts Included: 5 colorwork charts