Calling all color lovers! The Dovetail Sweater by Quinn Reverendo lets you explore gorgeous color combinations. Choose a solid color of Alegria Grande, then have fun putting together your five favorite colors for the eye-catching yoke. This design uses “Bocados”, which are 49 yard mini skeins of Alegria Grande. With a palette of ten colors to choose from, you can find the perfect color combination to personalize your Dovetail sweater! Shown in Kohl (MC) with Cactus Flower (A), Tahiti (B), Oceano (C), Turmeric (D), and Teal (E).
This version of the Dovetail is shown in Foil (MC) with Juanita (A), Turmeric (B), Kohl (C), Magenta (D), and Cactus Flower (E)
Here are some more suggested color combinations!
You can grab both Alegria Grande and the Alegria Grande Bocados needed for the pattern in our web store.
Fairmount Fibers is currently hosting a Dovetail Sweater KAL. You can find videos from the designer with tips and tricks on their YouTube Channel!
Pattern Details:
SIZES
Finished Bust Circumference: 34½ (38½, 42½, 44¼) (48, 51½, 57, 60¾)”
Length: 18¼ (19, 20, 21½) (21¾, 22, 23, 23½)” from base of neckband to lower edge at center back
Sweaters shown measure 34½” and 42½”.
MATERIALS
- Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande: 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) sks MC.
- Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande Bocados: 1 sk A for all sizes; 1 sk B for all sizes; 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) sks C; 1 (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) sks D; and 1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) sks E.
- US 7/4.5mm 16” and 24” or 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles
- US 5/3.75mm 16” and 24” or 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
- copy of Dovetail Sweater pattern, available on Ravelry.