Product Description
In 2016, my husband and I took a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the extreme South West tip of North America. Two days after returning home, we left on a road trip to L’Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada; the opposite corner of the North American continent. Each color in this pullover represents a place we visited in this short span of time. The colorwork is suitable for a knitter new to two-color knitting, and the only finishing is underarm grafts and weaving in ends. Perfect for knitting on your own round trip!
Chest: 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches, Sleeve circumference 12.5(13, 14, 15.5, 16.5, 17) inches Length: 14(14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5) inches from cast on edge to underarm
Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Traveller, 100% Superwash merino wool, 280 yards/113 grams) 8(8, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins: One skein each of Colors A, B C, D, F, G, two skeins color E.
Needles: US #4/3.5mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer; same size in dpns or two circulars for small circumference knitting.
Round Trip Pullover by Corrine Walcher
What Is Being Made
Round Trip is a colorwork pullover sweater designed by Corrine Walcher and inspired by a personal journey across North America. The sweater features a two-color stranded knitting design that represents the designer's travels from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to L'Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada. Each color section in the pullover corresponds to a location visited during this cross-continental adventure, with Cabo represented at the top and Newfoundland at the bottom of the garment.
Finished Dimensions
- Chest circumference: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, or 52 inches
- Sleeve circumference: 12.5, 13, 14, 15.5, 16.5, or 17 inches
- Length from cast-on edge to underarm: 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, or 16.5 inches
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs two-color stranded colorwork, making it an excellent introduction for knitters new to this technique. The pattern is designed to be accessible while still delivering visual impact through its color blocking. The sweater is constructed in the round, which minimizes finishing work. The only finishing techniques required are underarm grafts and weaving in ends, simplifying the completion process significantly.
Stitches and Construction
The sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches worked in the round. The colorwork sections are created using the stranded knitting method, where two colors are carried simultaneously across rows to create the pattern. This technique requires managing yarn tension across both colors to maintain even fabric and prevent puckering.
Yarn and Materials
Round Trip is designed to be knitted with Dragonfly Fibers Traveller, a 100% superwash merino wool yarn. This yarn provides 280 yards per 113-gram skein. The pattern accommodates both DK and worsted yarn weights, offering flexibility for yarn substitution. The yardage requirements vary by size, beginning at 8 skeins for smaller sizes. Superwash merino wool is prized for its durability, softness, and easy-care properties, making it ideal for a frequently-worn pullover.
Ideal For
This pattern suits knitters seeking an intermediate-level colorwork project with minimal finishing demands. It is perfect for crafters interested in exploring two-color stranded knitting techniques without the complexity of intricate Fair Isle patterns. The sweater's narrative connection to travel makes it a meaningful handmade garment for adventurers and those who appreciate personalized knitwear.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Corrine Walcher |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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