Swinton is a lightweight, short-sleeved Dolman top with a flattering fit and simple and elegant details—adding fun to knitting and wearing—and we know it will quickly become a closet favorite.

Note: This pattern is included free with a project kit featuring her Studio Blend No. 2 yarn, which creates a lightweight fabric with a beautiful stitch definition and soft drape.

Construction
Pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together. Neck and armhole bands are worked circularly from picked-up stitches, then turned and sewn to the inside.

Sizes
41½ (46¾, 51¾, 57, 62, 66, 71, 76¼)“ / 105.5 (118.5, 131.5, 145, 157.5, 167.5, 180.5, 193.5) cm finished chest circumference

41 (46, 51¼, 56¼, 61½, 65¼, 70½, 75½)“ / 104 (117, 130, 143, 156, 165.5, 179, 192) cm finished hip circumference

Sized to fit 28-31 (33-36, 38-41, 43-46, 48-51, 53-56, 58-61, 63-66)“ / 71-78.5, 84-91.5, 96.5-104, 109-117, 122-129.5, 134.5-142, 147.5-155, 160-167.5 cm actual chest circumference with approximately 10.5-13.5” / 26.5-34.5 cm positive ease at chest

Model wearing size 46¾“ / 118.5 cm with + 12¾” / 32.5 cm ease at chest and + 9” / 23 cm ease at hips

Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 2
70% wool, 30% cashmere
264 yards / 241 meters per 50 g skein

5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins Main Color (MC)
1080 (1240, 1430, 1615, 1820, 1990, 2235, 2475) yards
988 (1134, 1308, 1477, 1664, 1820, 2044, 2263) meters

1 skein Color One (C1)
35 (40, 40, 45, 45, 50, 50, 55) yards
32 (37, 37, 41, 41, 46, 46, 50) meters

Sample shown in colors Henna (MC) and Pearl (C1)

Gauge
25 stitches and 38 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (Main Fabric)
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
US 3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 2½ / 3.0 mm

Needle C
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 2 / 2.75 mm

Other Materials
Waste yarn or stitch holder, stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended), one spare circular needle size US 0-1 / 2-2.5 mm (any length)

Skill Level
3 of 5