Turtle Dove II
is a super pretty, simple and very popular free pullover pattern that's great for fall! It's made with super soft, like, airy and fluffy (keep it simple sister). It is a loose, raglan-style sweater with a turtleneck and a modern silhouette. Knit from the top-down with optional short-rows to raise the back of the neck slightly, the entire sweater is knit in the round so there is no seaming at all. There are two options for finishing the body - a simple rolled hem or a twisted rib split-hem. is nearly identical to the original sweater except that it is knit at a tighter gauge.
Size
- 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
- Finished circumference: 45.5 (47.5, 50.5, 54.5) (58.5, 61.5, 64.5, 67.5)” 115.5 (120.5, 128.5, 138.5) (148.5, 156, 164, 171.5) cm
- Measurements above are given for the finished circumference measured at the end of the raglan increases (i.e. at underarms). This sweater is designed to be worn with 14 -18” / 35.5 - 45.75 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide. Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences.
Materials
For projects like this that require several lengths of circular needles (if you don't already have the right sizes) we generally recommend needles.
- : Option 1 - Rolled Hem: 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 11, 11) balls, OR Option 2 - Twisted Rib/Split Hem: 5 (6, 7, 7) (9, 9, 11, 11) balls (shown in 04 Medium Grey)
- or double pointed needles (for sleeves)
FYI: Original Turtle Dove
The original sweater is a bit thicker and knit on larger needles, so if you want to do that I suggest using one strand of held with a strand of on 6mm/US10 needles to get that light, airy look. If your sweater needs to be machine washable go for or .
