Snow Cloud is a cozy dolman sweater designed by Melanie Berg that features a flattering boat neck and ribbed yoke. Perfectly toeing the line between stylish and comfortable, it is a perfect project for beginner knitters and a quick knit for anyone. Knitted from the top down seamlessly in one piece, this sweater is made by holding together two strands of Cirro, a blend of Suri alpaca, organic cotton and Merino wool. This yarn makes a lovely, fluffy fabric that’s warm without being too heavy.

How is it made? First, the neckband is worked, and then stitches are increased at either side to form the dolman sleeves. Sleeve openings are worked without increases, and once they're wide enough, decreases are worked for the lower body. Lastly, stitches are picked up around the armholes to make the sleeves.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. (40% Suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20% Merino wool, 225 m (246 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Seraphic – (7, 8, 8) (8) (9, 9, 9) hanks.

Sizes and measurements:

(1, 2, 3) (4) (5, 6, 7)
Finished circumference (at hem): (89.5, 99, 110.5) (120) (132, 141, 150.5) cm [(35.75, 39.5, 44.25) (48) (52.75, 56.5, 60.25) in]
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): (57, 57.5, 58) (58.5) (59.5, 59.5, 59.5) cm [(22.5, 22.75, 23) (23.25) (23.5, 23.5, 23.5) in]

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 2 on a model with a chest circumference of 97 cm (38 in).

Recommended ease:

The sweater is designed to fit with about 2 cm (0.75 in) of positive ease, halfway between the waist and hip.

Notes:

This pattern includes just written instructions.