ALCIONE

by Paula Pereira

“Front and back have complementary colorwork stitch motifs: the front has a slip stitch cable over the striped motif, while the back has a clean look, only with the stripes. The body length can be easily altered, adding or subtracting rows after the hem ribbing.” 

– Paula Pereira

Product description

Fizzy columns of slip-stitch cables rise from Alcione’s front hem, dancing over tonal contrasting stripes that travel to the stockinette back. Choose two coordinating shades of springy, woolen-spun Tones, then customize the boxy unisex fit with slim or classic sleeves and a ribbed crew or mock neck collar. Knit in the round, the only seaming required is at the thoughtfully shaped shoulders — how refreshing!

Designer: Paula Pereira

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Alcione

Cabled Pullover with Stripes

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Skill Level 3 of 5
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Tones 3-ply Woolen-Spun Worsted Weight
$16.75 / 140 yards ($0.12/yd)
Tones 3-ply Woolen-Spun Worsted Weight
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  • Product description

    Fizzy columns of slip-stitch cables rise from Alcione’s front hem, dancing over tonal contrasting stripes that travel to the stockinette back. Choose two coordinating shades of springy, woolen-spun Tones, then customize the boxy unisex fit with slim or classic sleeves and a ribbed crew or mock neck collar. Knit in the round, the only seaming required is at the thoughtfully shaped shoulders — how refreshing!

    Designer: Paula Pereira

    Share on social #AlcionePullover

  • Pattern materials

    YARN

    Brooklyn Tweed Tones — 100% American Columbia Wool (140 yards/128 meters per 50 grams)

    Version I (Fitted Sleeve, Mock Neck)

    • 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (11, 12, 13, 13) skeins of Main Color (MC); 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1 (C1)
    • Photographed in colors Baseline Overtone (MC) and Zest Overtone (C1)

    Version II (Fitted Sleeve, Crew Neck)

    • 7 (7, 8, 8^) (9, 10, 10^) (11, 12, 12, 13) skeins of MC; 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1
    • Photographed in colors Nimbus Undertone (MC) and Nimbus Overtone (C1)

    Version III (Classic Sleeve, Mock Neck)

    • 7 (8, 8^, 9) (10, 10, 11) (11^, 12, 13, 13) skeins of MC; 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1

    Version IV (Classic Sleeve, Crew Neck)

    • 7 (7^, 8, 9) (9^, 10, 11) (11, 12, 12, 13) skeins of MC; 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2^, 2^, 3) skeins of Color 1

    The marked skein counts "^" are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.

    Potential yarn substitutes include Shelter and Imbue. Note that put-ups (yardage per skein) may be different for alternate yarn lines, so check your total yardage for your size.


    YARDAGE

    Version I

    • MC: 910 (985, 1090, 1165) (1275, 1330, 1450) (1510, 1605, 1690, 1770) yards [832 (901, 997, 1065) (1166, 1216, 1326) (1381, 1468, 1545, 1618) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

    Version II

    • MC: 860 (940, 1040, 1115) (1220, 1275, 1390) (1450, 1545, 1625, 1705) yards [786 (860, 951, 1020) (1116, 1166, 1271) (1326, 1413, 1486, 1559) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

    Version III

    • MC: 935 (1010, 1115, 1190) (1300, 1355, 1470) (1535, 1625, 1710, 1790) yards [855 (924, 1020, 1088) (1189, 1239, 1344) (1404, 1486, 1564, 1637) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn

    Version IV

    • MC: 885 (965, 1060, 1135) (1245, 1300, 1410) (1470, 1565, 1645, 1725) yards [809 (882, 969, 1038) (1138, 1189, 1289) (1349, 1431, 1509, 1577) meters]; C1: 150 (160, 175, 190) (205, 215, 235) (245, 260, 275, 285) yards [137 (146, 160, 174) (187, 197, 215) (224, 238, 251, 261) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn


    NEEDLES

    Size A (for Main Fabric)

    • One 32"/80 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
    • Suggested Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)

    Size B (for Ribbing)

    • One each 16"/40 cm and 32"/80 cm circular needles and one set of DPNs, two sizes smaller than Size A
    • Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • This pullover is worked circularly from the hem to the armholes. The front and back are worked separately to the end of the shoulder shaping then shoulders are seamed together. Stitches are picked up from the armholes for the sleeves, which are worked circularly to the cuffs.
    • Neckline and sleeve versions include a crew neck, a mock neck, a fitted sleeve version with a shallower armhole, and a classic sleeve version with a deeper armhole.


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

    • 34 (38, 42, 46) (50¾, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70, 74¾)" [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117) (129, 137, 147.5) (157.5, 167.5, 178, 190) cm] circumference at chest
    • See Full Schematic for more sizing information
    • Britt is 5'8"/173 cm tall with a chest circumference of 32"/81.5 cm and is wearing Version II, Size 3 with 10”/25.5 cm positive ease. She is also wearing Version I, Size 5 with 18¾”/47.5 cm positive ease.
    • Anthony is 6'2"/188 cm tall with a chest circumference of 38"/96.5 cm and is wearing Version I, Size 5 with 12¾”/32.5 cm positive ease.

    Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.


    GAUGE

    • 20 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 4"/10 cm in Cable Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
    • 20 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

  • Techniques

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

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MEET THE DESIGNER

Paula Pereira

São Paulo, Brazil

Paula is a knitter, designer, and teacher who believes that inspiration comes from people, art, and nature. She is passionate about working with yarn and needles as tools to transform daily life inspirations into garments and accessories. Her work focuses on textures, great fit, smart details, and interesting constructions in handmade knitwear.

IG: @paulapkl | #paulapereiraknits

Pattern Contributors

Creative Direction: Jared Flood

Project Coordination: Jen Hurley & Mary Weaver

Pattern Writing & Senior Technical Editing: Sue McCain

Technical Editing (Counter Editors): Kerry Bullock-Ozkan & Andrea Lum

Pattern Proofing: Lis Smith & Mary Weaver

Pattern Layout & Graphic Design: Alysia Mojica

Knitwear Coordination & Styling: Lis Smith

Select Sample Knitting: Tim Wagoner

Photography: Nicholas Wilson

Models: Britt & Anthony

Copywriting & Marketing: Kel Moore

Fulfillment: Kathryn Hendrix