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The Painted Pullover is a top-down, seamless raglan mock-turtleneck sweater with a boxy, relaxed fit. The loose gauge gives this sweater lovely, flattering drape and is extremely comfortable to wear!

The shaping of this design is fairly simple, the interest comes from the painterly effect of the 3 colors used blending in and out, interspersed with occasional purl rounds for textural interest. Painted was designed specifically to highlight the textural qualities and stunning colors of Essence of Autumn’s Pearl Merino, a fingering weight slub yarn. This sweater would be beautiful in alternative yarns as well- I recommend looking with 3 highly variegated colors to make the most of the gentle blending effect, and of course swatch to make sure you can achieve gauge!

You can find this yarn, including gorgeous kit options at Essence of Autumn. Thank you so much to Sheryl for the inspiration your beautiful colors provided!

Sheryl and I are both wearing size 4 samples in our photos. Caitlin’s is shown with 18.75” of positive ease, and Sheryl’s is shown with 15.75” of positive ease. This design allows lots of freedom in choosing a size that best suits your style- be sure to check out the wonderful testers’ projects to see more variety in sizing and yarn choices! Thank you so much to the talented testers on this project!!

MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 
Essence of Autumn
Pearl Merino
90% SW Merino/ 10% nylon 
438 yards 400 m

Caitlin’s Sample uses
C1: Koi Pond (white with blue and green variegated)
C2: Marsh (white, orange, brown and blue variegated)
C3: Rainbow Trout (red, grey, purple, teal, orange variegated)

Needles:
Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.
Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm
Main Needle: US 4/3.5 mm

Notions:
stitch markers, scrap yarn, darning needle

Gauge:
Stockinette Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rounds over 4” 10 cm with main needles after blocking
Ribbing Gauge: 22 sts and 44 rounds over 4” 10 cm with ribbing needles after blocking

You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizing:
finished bust circumference: 42.25 (46.25, 49.75, 53.75, 57.75, 61.75) {65.75, 69.75, 73.75, 78.25}“ 107.5 (117.5, 126.5, 136.5, 146.5, 157) {167, 177, 187.5, 199} cm

Yardage: Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications. Yardage provided is for sleeve and body length as written.

C1:  429 (469, 504, 545, 585, 625) {665, 707, 747, 780} yards
393 (429, 461, 499, 535, 572) {608, 647, 683, 713} meters
Skeins:  1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 2}

C2:  330 (363, 389, 420, 452, 483) {513, 544, 575, 611} yards
302 (332, 356, 384, 414, 442) {469, 498, 526, 559} meters
Skeins: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 2}

C3: 370 (405, 438, 471, 504, 540) {574, 609, 644, 684} yards
339 (371, 401, 431, 461, 494) {525, 557, 589, 626} meters
Skeins: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 2}

See size schematic for full fit details.