Sarcactus is a gorgeous top-down circular yoke pullover with beautiful colorwork on the yoke, hem and cuffs. The colorwork pattern is inspired by the flora and textiles of north-western Argentina, a region dear to the designer, and combines a central cactus motif with geometric details. Short-rows at the back of the neck as well as length options for the body and sleeves ensure a great fit. The neckline, cuffs and hem are worked in the contrasting color, which creates a beautiful transition to and from the colorwork sections.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 88 (100, 106, 112, 124, 130, 136, 148) cm / 35.25 (40, 42.5, 44.75, 49.5, 52, 54, 59.25)” - recommended to be worn with 10-14 cm / 4-5.5” of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn

Marina Skua Mendip DK (100% British lambswool; 120 metres / 131 yards per 50 g)

MC: 630 (715, 760, 800, 890, 930, 975, 1060) metres / 690 (785, 835, 875, 975, 1020, 1070, 1160) yards
CC: 255 (290, 305, 320, 355, 375, 390, 425) metres / 280 (320, 335, 350, 390, 415, 430, 465) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Sheep (MC) and Night (CC). Lena wears a size 7 with 13 cm / 5” positive ease and the shorter sleeve version.

Needles

4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or 2 sizes smaller than main needle)

You will also need needles in the above sizes in your preferred format for working small circumferences.

Gauge

20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)
21 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in colourwork, on larger needle, after blocking)

Notions

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers (optional)
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Lena Zinser
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Sarcactus is one of the 10 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 4 of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 4 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

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