Catalina





Catalina
Vertical columns of stylish eyelets make the Catalina sweater as fun to knit as it is to wear. A crew neckline, set-in sleeves, and relaxed fit give it an easy, understated elegance that pairs naturally with anything in your closet.
PDF - Digital Download. Additional pattern information is shown below photographs.
Construction Notes
Pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. Neckband is worked circularly from picked-up stitches. The Catalina Pattern may be worked either from written directions or from chart.
Sizes
40½ (47½, 54¾, 61¾, 69, 76)" / 103 (120.5, 139, 157, 175.5, 193) cm finished chest circumference
36½ (43½, 50¾, 57¾, 65, 72)" / 92.5 (110.5, 129, 146.5, 165, 183) cm finished hip circumference
Sized to fit 27-34 (34-41, 41-48, 48-55, 55-62, 62-69)" / 68.5-86.5 (86.5-104, 104-122, 122-139.5, 139.5-157.5, 157.5-175.5) cm actual chest circumference with approximately 7-14" / 18-35.5 cm positive ease
Models wearing size 47½" / 120.5 cm with + 12" / 30.5 cm ease
Yarn
mYak Fior di Lino
50% Tibetan wool, 35% baby yak, 15% Italian linen
218 yards / 200 meters per 50 g skein
7 (7, 8, 9, 11, 12) skeins
1320 (1505, 1735, 1960, 2240, 2520) yards
1207 (1376, 1586, 1792, 2048, 2304) meters
Sample shown in color Vintage Celadon
Gauge
27 stitches & 36 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Catalina Pattern with Needle A, after blocking
25 stitches & 36 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24" / 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
US 4 / 3.5 mm
Needle B (for Ribbing)
One each 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 2½ / 3 mm
Needle C (for Neckband)
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle three sizes smaller than Needle A
US 1½ / 2.75 mm
Other Materials
Stitch markers, Cable Needle (CN), stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5