Faro Pullover Knit
Experience the beauty of color with the Faro Pullover, a cozy round yoke sweater featuring unique mosaic knitting patterns inspired by the lovely mosaic pavements all over the streets of Old Town Faro, Portugal. This top-down, seamless design allows for endless customization options, from changing the length to using multiple colors or keeping it simple with just two. Easy slip stitch (mosaic) techniques make the colorwork approachable for all skill levels. With a relaxed fit, this versatile pullover is perfect for layering on chilly days or wearing solo for a stylish statement. The pattern includes detailed instructions and charts with alternate contrast for ease of use.
Faro is the knitted sister of the crochet Mosaic Jumper.
Experience the beauty of color with the Faro Pullover, a cozy round yoke sweater featuring unique mosaic knitting patterns inspired by the lovely mosaic pavements all over the streets of Old Town Faro, Portugal. This top-down, seamless design allows for endless customization options, from changing the length to using multiple colors or keeping it simple with just two. Easy slip stitch (mosaic) techniques make the colorwork approachable for all skill levels. With a relaxed fit, this versatile pullover is perfect for layering on chilly days or wearing solo for a stylish statement. The pattern includes detailed instructions and charts with alternate contrast for ease of use.
Faro is the knitted sister of the crochet Mosaic Jumper.
Experience the beauty of color with the Faro Pullover, a cozy round yoke sweater featuring unique mosaic knitting patterns inspired by the lovely mosaic pavements all over the streets of Old Town Faro, Portugal. This top-down, seamless design allows for endless customization options, from changing the length to using multiple colors or keeping it simple with just two. Easy slip stitch (mosaic) techniques make the colorwork approachable for all skill levels. With a relaxed fit, this versatile pullover is perfect for layering on chilly days or wearing solo for a stylish statement. The pattern includes detailed instructions and charts with alternate contrast for ease of use.
Faro is the knitted sister of the crochet Mosaic Jumper.
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Skill level: Advanced Beginner
SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
This pattern comes in 10 different sizes. The instructions for each size are colour coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10).
When choosing a size, it is recommended to consider the finished measurements of the garment and desired ease.
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Bust: 78.5 (88.5, 99, 109.5, 120) (130.5, 141, 151.5, 161.5, 172) cm / 30¾ (35, 39, 43¼, 47¼) (51½, 55½, 59½, 63¾, 67¾) in
To be worn with 4 - 10 cm / 1½ - 4 in of positive ease around bust
Sample is size 5 cropped; model measures about 104 cm / 41 in around bust.
MATERIALS
YARN:
Sport weight yarn (size 2)
For a Cropped Pullover:
MC: 465 (520, 575, 635, 710) (810, 890, 970, 1025, 1080) m / 510 (570, 625, 700, 780) (885, 970, 1065, 1120, 1180) yds
CC: 400 (445, 490, 545, 610) (695, 760, 830, 875, 920) m / 435 (485, 535, 595, 665) (760, 830, 910, 960, 1010) yds
For a Full-length Pullover:
MC: 535 (600, 660, 735, 815) (925, 1010, 1105, 1165, 1230) m / 585 (655, 720, 800, 895) (1010, 1105, 1210, 1275, 1345) yds
CC: 455 (510, 565, 625, 700) (790, 865, 945, 995, 1050) m / 500 (555, 615, 685, 760) (865, 945, 1030, 1090, 1150) yds
Divide CC in as many colors as desired, amounts include 5% extra for swatching and margin of error.
Yarns used in sample: Wooldreamers, Cautiva as MC (100% Spanish Wool; 50g - 170m/185yds) in color Gris Natural; and five different CCs including:
● Wooldreamers, Cautiva in color 520G
● Spincycle, Dyed in the Wool (100% superwash American wool; 50g - 183m/200yds) in colors Scranton, The Family Jewels, and Ghost Ranch
● Retrosaria Rosa Pomar, Vovo (100% fine Portuguese wool, 50g - 143m/156yds) in color 09
Alternative Yarns
Any sport weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend based on weight and composition:
✔ KnitPicks, Upcycle Alpaca Blend Sport (33% Alpaca, 34% Wool, 33% Acrylic)
✔ Cascade, 220 Superwash Sport (100% Merino wool)
✔ Knit Picks, Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
NEEDLES: 3.5 mm (60 - 100 cm / 24 - 40 in cable) circular needles for body; 3.5 mm (40 cm / 16 in cable) circular needles for sleeves; 3 mm circular needles for ribbing.
NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders.
GUAGE
23 sts x 42 rows = 10 cm / 4 in worked in mosaic pattern with 3.5 mm needle.
The pattern includes instructions on how to swatch for mosaic knitting in the round
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm).
Certain materials might sag, and fabric will extend with drape, so adjust needle size appropriately.
