Dottie Pullover in Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK and Findley DK Dappled

Dottie Pullover by Pamela Wynne

What is Being Made

The Dottie Pullover is a knitted sweater from The Penny Collection, designed by Pamela Wynne. This pullover features a classic crew neckline and is available in nine sizes ranging from XXS to 4X, with finished bust measurements from 30 inches (76 cm) to 56¾ inches (144 cm) and lengths from 20½ inches (50 cm) to 24¾ inches (61 cm). The design is suitable for a wide range of body types and preferences.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs colorwork techniques to create visual interest throughout the garment. The primary construction method involves working in the round using circular needles, which creates a seamless construction for the body. The pattern includes armhole shaping and front neck shaping to create a well-fitted garment. Decreases are strategically placed to shape the armholes, while the front neck opening is created through bind-offs and subsequent shaping. The pattern demonstrates intermediate knitting skills, requiring the ability to work colorwork patterns while simultaneously managing shaping increases and decreases.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – the primary stitch base for the garment
• Polka Dot Pattern – a charted colorwork pattern worked throughout the body piece, incorporating both main color and contrast color stitches
• Knit (k) and Purl (p) – fundamental stitches
• Knit 2 Together (k2tog) – used for decreasing
• Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk) – an alternative decrease method
• Knit into Front and Back (kfb) – used for increasing
• Bind Off (BO) – for securing stitches at edges and creating the front neck opening

Materials

This pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK yarn in two colorways. The main color (MC) is Findley DK in color #19 Purple, requiring 5 to 9 balls depending on size. The contrast color (CC) is Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK Dappled in color #106 Forever Yummy, requiring 2 to 3 hanks depending on size. Findley DK is a double-knit weight yarn, suitable for creating garments with good drape and stitch definition.

The pattern requires US 4 (3.5mm) circular and double-pointed needles for the main fabric, worked at a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the Polka Dot pattern. US 3 (3.25mm) circular and double-pointed needles (one size smaller) are used for ribbed edgings and finishing. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points.