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Tavola takes the staple boxy pullover and adds to it the joy of color and texture. Its silhouette remains simple to provide an ample canvas for graphic “striping” that is both intriguing and satisfying to work. Alternating between two colors every other row while alternating between blocks of knits and purls across the rows creates a visual effect rather like brickwork. This motif is carried through the sleeves, while the hems, cuffs, and upper chest remain in a single color for a color blocked effect. Exposed seams at the shoulders complement the piece’s architectural flair. Choose either complementary or contrasting hues of Arbor for a one-of-a-kind garment to see you through the seasons.

Construction

Back and front are worked flat in pieces from the bottom up. Neck and shoulders are shaped with Short Rows: German Method. Shoulders are joined using Joinery Bind Off. Sleeves are picked up from armholes and worked flat to the cuffs. Collar is picked up and worked circularly after garment assembly.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)

• 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Main Color (MC)

• 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Color 1 (C1)

• Photographed in colors Cobbler (MC) and Potion (C1)

Yardage

DK weight wool yarn:

• 930 (1035, 1155, 1280, 1385) yards MC
• 570 (640, 710, 785, 855) yards C1

Gauge

• 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle, after blocking

• 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4” in Tavola Pattern with Size A needle, after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauges listed

• Suggested Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing and Collar)

• One each 16” and 32” circular needles, two sizes smaller than Size A

• Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Finished Dimensions

• 38½ (43¼, 48, 52¾, 57½)” [97.5 (110, 122, 134, 146) cm] circumference at chest
• Sample shown is size 43¼” [110cm] with 11¼” [28.5 cm] ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Cabled Cast On
• Short Rows: German Method
• Joinery Bind Off
• Steam Blocking

Skill Level

• 3 out of 5: Intermediate

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this garment include written as well as charted instructions.