Chaleur
Chaleur
Chaleur is an oversized popover that’s otherworldly cozy. With details like a subtle herringbone pattern, dolman shaped sleeves, and a wide mock turtleneck, it’s perfect for pairing with whatever you happen to be wearing.
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Construction
Pullover hem is worked flat in two pieces, then joined to work the body circularly from hem to underarms, then divided for back/front and worked flat from sleeves to neckline. Sleeve underarms and shoulders are grafted. Collar is worked circularly from live stitches, then turned and sewn to the inside.
Sizes
46¾ (49¾, 53, 56, 59, 62¼)" / 118.5 (126.5, 134.5, 142, 150, 158) cm finished bust circumference
To fit 32-34 (35-37, 38-40, 41-43, 44-46, 47-49)" / 81-86 (89-94, 97-102, 104-109, 112-117, 119-124) cm bust with +13-15" / +33-38 cm ease; 33-35 (36-38, 40-42, 43-45, 46-48, 49-51)" / 84-89 (94-97, 102-107, 109-115, 117-122, 124-130) cm hip with +7-9" /+18-23 cm ease
Model wearing size 53" / 134.5 cm with +14" / 35.5 cm ease at bust and +6½" / 16.5 cm ease at hip
Yarn
Purl Soho Linen Quill Worsted
50% fine Highland wool, 35% alpaca, 15% linen
164 yards / 150 meters per 100 g skein
7 (8, 9, 9, 11, 11) skeins
1115 (1180, 1415, 1475, 1680, 1750) yards / 1020 (1080, 1295, 1350, 1535, 1600) meters
Sample shown in color Stillwater Blue
Gauge
18 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 4" / 10 cm in Herringbone Stitch, after blocking
Note: Both Circular and Flat Herringbone Stitch are used in this pattern. Swatching for finished gauge in both is recommended.
Needle A
One each 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm circular needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Needle B
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 6 / 4 mm
Needle C
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 5 / 3.75 mm
Other Materials
Stitch markers in two colors, stitch holders, waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5