AVESSO

by Cecilia Flori

“My love for half-twisted ribs is an old one, but this time I opted for the other side, leaving the bolder textured columns of twisted stitches on the wrong side as a hidden reinforcement structure. The "right" side, knitted in stocking stitch, is thus just caressed by the undercut of the ribs, like in a barely perceptible bas-relief. The fabric gains a slight undulating surface from the ribs’ tension, just as the minimally treated hem gets a wavy and almost unfinished pattern." 

– Cecilia Flori

A woman stands on a lakeshore with her hand on her hip. She models a hand knit sweater with the title AVESSO by Cecelia Flori.

Product description

Subtle lines of twisted ribbing score the surface of the Avesso pullover, giving definition to the boxy drop-shoulder silhouette with cap or optional full-length sleeves. Exposed bind-offs, reversible short-row shaping, and gently curving rolled hems refine the unisex fit and add textural interest – for bolder contrast, wear Avesso inside-out to display the ribbed panels and exposed seams to full effect, highlighted by Arbor’s springy worsted-spun twist or Dapple’s tonal woolen-spun softness.

Designer: Cecilia Flori

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Photography by Shelby Brakken & Nicholas Wilson

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Avesso

Twisted Rib Pullover

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Skill Level 3 of 5
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  • Product description

    Subtle lines of twisted ribbing score the surface of the Avesso pullover, giving definition to the boxy drop-shoulder silhouette with cap or optional full-length sleeves. Exposed bind-offs, reversible short-row shaping, and gently curving rolled hems refine the unisex fit and add textural interest – for bolder contrast, wear Avesso inside-out to display the ribbed panels and exposed seams to full effect, highlighted by Arbor’s springy worsted-spun twist or Dapple’s tonal woolen-spun softness.

    Designer: Cecilia Flori

    Share on social #AvessoPullover

    Photography by Shelby Brakken & Nicholas Wilson

  • Pattern materials

    YARN

    Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee Wool (145 yards/132 meters per 50 grams)

    • Version I, Sleeveless: 7 (8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11^) (12, 13, 13^, 14) skeins
    • Version II, Long Sleeves: 9^ (10, 11, 12) (13, 13, 14) (14, 15, 16, 16) skeins

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

    —OR—

    Brooklyn Tweed Dapple — 60% American Merino Wool, 40% Organic Cotton (165 yards/151 meters per 50 grams)

    • Version I, Sleeveless: 6^ (7, 8, 8^) (9, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skeins
    • Version II, Long Sleeves: 8 (9, 10, 10^) (11, 11^, 12) (13, 13^, 14, 14) skeins

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


    YARDAGE

    • Version I, Sleeveless: 985 (1110, 1185, 1315) (1385, 1455, 1585) (1655, 1780, 1885, 1940) yards [901 (1015, 1084, 1202) (1266, 1330, 1449) (1513, 1628, 1724, 1774) meters] DK weight wool or wool/cotton yarn
    • Version II, Long Sleeves: 1295 (1425, 1515, 1650) (1750, 1810, 1950) (2015, 2140, 2255, 2295) yards [1184 (1303, 1385, 1509) (1600, 1655, 1783) (1843, 1957, 2062, 2099) meters] DK weight wool or wool/cotton yarn


    NEEDLES

    • One each 16”/40 cm and 40”/100 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
    • Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • The front and back of this sweater are worked flat in pieces from the hem to the shoulders, then joined with Modified Exposed Joinery Bind Off. Sleeves are picked up and worked flat to the cuff, then sides and sleeves are seamed. Collar is picked up and worked circularly.
    • This garment’s construction allows for a mixing- and-matching of body and sleeve sizes to tailor fit; see Schematic for dimensions.
    • Two sleeve options are included: sleeveless (Version I) and long sleeves (Version II).


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

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

    • 40¾ (45½, 48½, 53¼) (56½, 59½, 64¼) (67¼, 71¾, 75, 78)” [103.5 (115.5, 123, 135.5) (143.5, 151, 163) (171, 182, 190.5, 198) cm] circumference at chest
    • See Full Schematic for more sizing information
    • Molly is 5’6”/167.5 cm tall with a chest circumference of 34"/86.5 cm and is wearing Version II, Size 3 with 14½"/37 cm positive ease.
    • Tam is 5’8”/172.5 cm tall with a chest circumference of 44"/112 cm and is wearing Version I, Size 2 with 1½"/4 cm positive ease.

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


    GAUGE

    • 20 stitches & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

  • Techniques

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

  • Pattern Updates

    18 October 2023: Version 1.1

    A note has been added under Pattern Notes on page 5 to clarify that for Version II, sleeve stitches will be picked up between two-stitch Exposed Selvedge and main fabric.

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Cecilia Flori

Italy

As a long-time Italian knitter with a passion for hats and accessories, and a practicing architect with an almost obsessive attention to detail, Ceci prefers to knit and design patterns with strong three-dimensional features. Essentially a crafter and a lover of all things handmade, every design - brick and mortar or yarn and needles - starts from the raw materials and construction.

IG: @ceciknits | #ceciknits