Detailed yokes are having a moment, and we are here for it. The Doca Pullover by Claudia Quintanilla is a lesson in what cozy should look like. Combining lace and cables to create a beautiful, light, and textured yoke, this sweater is a contemporary take on a classic silhouette. The lace creates an open and airy garment while the cables anchor the design.
One version allows you to knit the cable through the sleeve, and the second option keeps them in the yoke (and offers a wider range of sizes). The slightly oversized proportions and turtle neck detailing create a cozy look that belies the airiness of the lace. We think this sweater is the perfect layering piece for an unpredictable climate like the DC area. Knit in DK weight yarn, this project will quickly fly off your needles. And, as a bonus, the bottom-up construction means that once you get to the yoke, you’re quickly in the home stretch to a fully functional sweater. We recommend Kelbourne Woolens Scout for this knit; its delightfully heathered colors will turn this project into an instant favorite. AND we just got in the newest colors in this yarn, so we have a huge range of colors for you to choose from!
Doca Pullover
Sizes
VERSION 1 – PLAIN SLEEVE
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
VERSION 2 – CABLED SLEEVE
1 (2, 3, 4)
Finished Bust Measurements
VERSION 1 – PLAIN SLEEVE
Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”
VERSION 2 – CABLED SLEEVE
Bust Circumference: 40 (48, 56, 64)”
Note: To be worn with approx 2- 4” of positive ease.
Yarn
- We recommend Kelborne Woolens Scout (100% Wool)
- 1000 – 2080 yards DK weight yarn (additional details in pattern)
SCOUT SPECIFICATIONS
100% wool
2ply heathered
274 yards / 100 gram skein
20-22 sts = 4” (10 cm)
US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm) needle
Needles and Notions
- US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle 16”, circular needle 32”, and a set of
Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
- US 6 (4.00 mm) circular needle 16”, circular needle 32” and
a set of Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
or needle sizes required to obtain correct gauge
Gauge
22 sts & 30 rnds = 4” in Stockinette on larger needle, after blocking.
