Que Syrah Syrah
A simple but delicately textured pullover for spring, Que Syrah Syrah from longtime Friend of the Flock Thea Colman is just the thing for transition-season knitting. A drop shoulder silhouette featuring tons of ribbed texture and delicate lace cables, this stunner of a pullover is easy to wear and easy to knit, and makes the most of Forge's balance of loft and stitch definition. Que Syrah Syrah is knit from the bottom up in the round, and split at the armhole for the fronts and back. Shoulders are joined and the sleeves and collar are worked in the round from picked up stitches.
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Type: Indie Design — Digital Download
Designer: Thea Colman
Yarn: Forge
Skill Level: 3 out of 5
Yarn: Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds [214 m]; 3.5 oz. [100g]): dusk, 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins
Sizes: 34.75 (38.75, 42.75, 46.75, 50.75, 54, 58, 62, 66)” [88.25 (98.5, 108.5, 118.75, 129, 137.25, 147.25, 157.5, 167.75) cm] finished chest circumference, with fronts closed. Pullover shown measures 38.75" [98.5 cm] with approximately 4" [10 cm] positive ease.
Needles:
Size A (for body and collar): US 7 [4.5 mm]: 32” [80 cm] or longer circular needle.
Size B (for hem and cuff ribbing): US 5 [3.75 mm]: 32” [80 cm] or longer circular needle.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions:
Cable needle (optional); stitch markers; tapestry needle; waste yarn or stitch holders.
Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in rib patt on Size A needle, after blocking.
Skills Required:
Decreasing; cabling with or without cable needle; seaming; knitting in the round; picking up stitches; short rows.
About the Designer
Thea Colman is a knitwear designer and cocktail enthusiast based in New England. Previous to her career as a knitwear designer, she worked in advertising. She has been designing much-loved textured garments and accessories for many years, and uses her needles and her voice to help share the work of small businesses, local farms, and causes and charities she believes in.