Named for my favorite coffee shop, Alterra is the ideal weekend sweater. She’s easy to knit without being too boring and perfect to throw on with a pair of jeans.
Finished Sizes
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 47, 49, 51)” bust. Pullover shown measures 34”, modeled with 2” positive ease (2-3” ease is recommended.)
Yarn
Cascade Heritage (75% merino superwash, 25% nylon; 437 yd 400 m/100 g 3½ oz): 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins or 1260 (1340, 1420, 1500, 1590, 1685, 1785, 1890, 2000, 2120) yards of fingering weight yarn
Needles
Size 4 (3.5 mm): 29” circular needles and set of 5 double-pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Gauge
27 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Stockinette Stitch
27 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Twisted Rib
To save time and ensure proper fit, please take time to check gauge.