Color-blocking with Chroma
Chroma is a cozy color-blocked pullover with a relaxed fit, a statement piece equally suited for a day of TV on the couch or a picnic on a crisp autumn afternoon. Worked mostly in stockinette, this simple design with clean lines is the perfect blank canvas for playing with color...
Chroma is a cozy color-blocked pullover with a relaxed fit, a statement piece equally suited for a day of TV on the couch or a picnic on a crisp autumn afternoon. Worked mostly in stockinette, this simple design with clean lines is the perfect blank canvas for playing with color. The pattern features bottom-up drop shoulder construction, a dip high-low hem, increases along the body for a subtle bell shape, a folded hem mock neck, 1 or 2 optional patch pockets, instructions and yarn requirements for 2-4 different colors, and 9 sizes.
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TEST KNITTING ROUND-UP
SIZE 1 — Ola
- Ease at the bust/chest: +11”/27.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
- Modifications: made neckline wider
- See Ola’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Ola on Instagram @peripatetic.knits
SIZE 1 — Emily
- Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
- Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
- Modifications: worked collar in a contrast color
- See Emily’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Emily on Instagram @lemony_may
SIZE 1 — Annie
- Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
- Ease at the bicep: 0
- Modifications: picked up 2 extra stitches for the sleeves, worked shorter ribbing on pockets
- See Annie’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Annie on Instagram @Knitorious.ael
SIZE 1 & 2 — Kally
- Ease at the bust/chest: +12”/30cm
- Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
- Modifications: started at size 1 and worked up to size 2 at the chest
- See Kally’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Kally on Instagram @KalliopiAA
SIZE 2 — Kyra
- Ease at the bust/chest: +9”/22.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +1”/2.5cm
- Modifications: shortened the sleeves
- See Kyra’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Kyra on Instagram @pixierickzy
SIZE 2 — Kristen
- Ease at the bust/chest: +13”/32.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +2”/5cm
- Modifications: lengthened the sleeves
- See Kristen’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Kristen on Instagram @ferndinand_
SIZE 2 — Grace
- Ease at the bust/chest: +6”/15cm
- Ease at the bicep: +3”/7.5cm
- Modifications: modified different row gauge, no pockets (yet)
- See Grace’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Grace on Instagram @zeepzonk
SIZE 2 — Leslie
- Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
- Ease at the bicep: +2”/5cm
- Modifications: used a manual knitting machine for most of the sweater
- See Leslie’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Leslie on Instagram @LarcYarn
SIZE 2 — María
- Ease at the bust/chest: +6”/15cm
- Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
- Modifications: knitted ribbing and collar in contrast colors, brioche contrast ribbing pockets
- See María’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow María on Instagram @maluchaza
SIZE 2 — Ambika (pattern model)
- Ease at the bust/chest: +12”/30cm
- Ease at the bicep: +2”/5cm
SIZE 3 — Sara
- Ease at the bust/chest: +9”/22.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
- Modifications: brioche contrast ribbing on pockets
- See Sara’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Sara on Instagram @Joonie_bear17
SIZE 3 — Gillian
- Ease at the bust/chest: +10”/25cm
- Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
- See Gillian’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Gillian on Instagram @fibres.of.my.being
SIZE 4 — Tracy
- Ease at the bust/chest: +9”/22.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
- See Tracy’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Tracy on Instagram @Furgie1218
SIZE 4 — Darian
- Ease at the bust/chest: +19”/47.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
- See Darian’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Darian on Instagram @alittlelocket
SIZE 5 — Caroline
- Ease at the bust/chest: +11”/17.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
- See Caroline’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Caroline on Instagram @Phoenix_Sews
SIZE 5 — Salena
- Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
- Ease at the bicep: +3”/7.5cm
- Modifications: shortened body and lengthened sleeves, contrast pocket and collar
- See Salena’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Salena on Instagram @Sita7290
SIZE 5 — Ann
- Ease at the bust/chest: +17”/42.5cm
- Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
- Modifications: compensated for gauge by knitting size 7 to achieve size 5 measurements
- See Ann’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Ann on Instagram @knots.about.yarn
SIZE 5 — Wendy
- Ease at the bust/chest: +20”/50cm
- Ease at the bicep: 0
- See Wendy’s project page on Ravelry
- Follow Wendy on Instagram @wendyklassen
SIZE 7 — Jacqui (designer)
- Ease at the bust/chest: +14”/35cm
- Ease at the bicep: +3”/7.5cm
