Dominy
Pattern Specs
CONSTRUCTION
- Both cropped and classic versions of Dominy are worked from the bottom up. The back and front hems are worked separately, then joined to continue working the body circularly to the armholes. The sleeves are worked circularly from the cuff up then joined with the body to complete the yoke.
DIMENSIONS
- 34¼ (38, 42, 46¼, 50¼, 54)" [87 (96.5, 106.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137) cm] circumference at chest
- Cropped (Version I) sample shown is size 42" [106.5 cm] with 10" [25.5 cm] and ½" [1.5 cm] ease on models
- Classic (Version II) sample shown is size 38" [106.5 cm] with 4" [12 cm] ease on model
Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.
GAUGE
- 27 stitches & 43 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking
- 27 stitches & 43 rows/rounds = 4" in double moss stitch, after blocking
- 27 stitches = 4" & 29 rounds = 2¾" in Dominy Chart pattern, after blocking
NEEDLES
- One each 16", 24", and 32" circular needles, and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)
- Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)
Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.
Pattern Materials
Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool (210 yards/50 grams)
Version I (Cropped)
- 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
- 1010 (1180, 1340, 1465, 1635, 1810) total yards of fingering weight wool yarn
- Photographed in color Burnished
Version II (Classic)
- 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
- 1210 (1380, 1575, 1715, 1900, 2110) total yards of fingering weight wool yarn
- Photographed in color Rainier
Techniques
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- German Twisted Cast On
- Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method
- Short Rows: Sunday Method
- Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)
Errata
06 January 2021: Version 1.1
On page 13, the "Partial Row" instruction has been clarified to read:
Partial Row: Work as established to BOR marker, closing gaps as you encounter them as described in Special Techniques.
Additionally, the instructions for Short Rows: Sunday Method in the Special Techniques section have been updated.

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