Turtle Dove II Drops Air Kit

Turtle Dove II is nearly identical to the original Turtle Dove sweater except that it is knit at a tighter gauge. 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. Turtle Dove II is knit with Drops AIR and, like the original, it is light and warm and incredibly soft!

YARN

Drops AIR (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool); 164 yds (150 m)/50g
Option 1: 6 (7, 7, 8) (9, 11, 11) balls
Option 2: 6 (7, 7, 9) (9, 11, 11) balls
Shown in ‘04 Medium Grey’

While the body and sleeves of this sweater are easily customized, please note that adding length may affect yardage requirements.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)

FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE:
47.5 (50.5, 54.5, 58.5) (61.5, 64.5, 67.5)”
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.

GAUGE: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette, after blocking with larger needles

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE: 4.5 mm (US 7) for ribbing; 5.5 mm (US 9)

Pattern is available on Ravelry HERE.

Kits include 6 balls of Drops Air. Add more as required your your size. If you want a kit using another of the Drops Air colours HERE or for a different size, message me and I can make one up!

NOTE: You can use this Kit for any pattern with a similar gauge!