Pumpkin Spice Polo Sweater is a soft sweater with a textured pattern, a polo collar and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit.

The sweater is worked from the top down. The back and front sections are worked flat before being joined to work the body in the round. The sleeves are also worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up for the polo collar, which is shaped with short rows and increases. The pattern includes links to videos demonstrating the textured pattern and the techniques used.

Sizes and measurements

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Finished bust circumference: approx. 100 (110) 120 (125) 135 (145) cm / 39.25 (43.25) 47.25 (49.25) 53.25 (57) in
Length at centre back: 56 (57) 58 (59) 60 (61) cm / 22 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 23.5 (24) in, or your preferred length.

The sweater is designed with approximately 10 cm (4 in) of positive ease. Measure around your bust, add 10 cm (4 in) and choose the size with the closest finished bust measurement. Choose one size smaller if you prefer a closer fit.

Yarn and quantities

300 (300) 350 (400) 450 (500) g Lang Yarns Desire (Wooladdicts), 63% alpaca and 37% merino wool, 50 g = approx. 95 m / 104 yd.

Yarn alternatives

300 (300) 350 (400) 450 (500) g Lang Yarns Baby Lama, 88% baby llama and 12% polyamide, 50 g = approx. 120 m / 131 yd, held together with 150 (150) 175 (200) 225 (250) g Lang Yarns Lace, 58% mohair and 42% silk, 25 g = approx. 310 m / 339 yd.

Or 300 (300) 350 (400) 450 (500) g Lang Yarns Lace, 25 g = approx. 310 m / 339 yd, held together with 150 (150) 175 (200) 225 (250) g Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca, 100% suri alpaca, 25 g = approx. 212 m / 232 yd. For this combination, work with 2 strands of Lace and 1 strand of Suri Alpaca held together throughout.

Needles and gauge

Suggested circular needles: 9 mm, 60/80 cm (24/32 in), for the body, sleeves and collar, and 7 mm, 40/60 cm (16/24 in), for the ribbing on the body and sleeves.

Gauge: 12 stitches in the textured pattern on 9 mm needles = 10 cm / 4 in. Adjust your needle size as needed to obtain gauge.