Drover by Natalie Bullock
Early release of yarn kit for Pom Pom subscribers
Designer Natalie Bullock tells us that Drover was inspired by the American West and her admiration for the people who live and work in the backcountry in this region. The focus of the design was to create something warm, rustic, and with a bit of flair; and we can safely say that she has succeeded. Knit from the top down, this sweater allows you to try it on as you go, meaning you can gauge the length of the sleeves and the body easily. Whether you’re wearing it riding, driving, walking, or sitting, Drover might not be your trusty steed, but it can be your trusty companion.
The pattern is size inclusive, with 10 sizes ranging from finished chest measurements from 91.5 cm - 183 cm (36" - 72").
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 173, 183)cm / 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)" – to be worn with 0-10cm / 0-4" positive ease
Yarn requirements:
Main Colour (LF) is in Lascaux Fine 100g skeins
Contrast Colour (D) is in Delicacy (held double)
- Size 1 and 2 require 3 skeins of Lascaux Fine 100g and one skein of Delicacy
- Size 3 and 4 require 4 skeins of Lascaux Fine 100g and one skein of Delicacy
- Size 5 and 6 require 5 skeins of Lascaux Fine 100g and one skein of Delicacy
- Size 7 and 8 require 6 skeins of Lascaux Fine 100g and one skein of Delicacy
- Size 9 and 10 require 7 skeins of Lascaux Fine 100g and one skein of Delicacy
Please note that the pattern is only available for Pom Pom Quarterly subscribers now, but it will be available for everyone on Sept 7th, when Issue #46 goes on sale!
Lascaux Fine - 25% Manx Loaghtan/75% Punta Arenas Wool
Lascaux Fine 100 – 350 meters / 385 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
Gauge: 25 – 30 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 – 2.5 or 2.5 - 3.0 mm
Delicacy - 75% Superkid Mohair / 25% Mulberry Silk Lace
420 meters / 459 yards per 50 gram / 1.75 oz skein