Turtle Dove II Knitting Pattern

Turtle Dove II is nearly identical to the original Turtle Dove sweater except that it is knit at a tighter gauge. It is a loose, raglan-style sweater with a turtleneck and a modern silhouette. Knit from the top-down with optional short-rows to raise the back of the neck slightly, the entire sweater is knit in the round so there is no seaming at all. There are two options for finishing the body - a simple rolled hem or a twisted rib split-hem. Turtle Dove II is knit with Drops AIR and, like the original, it is light and warm and incredibly soft!

Pattern available for free with purchase of Turtle Dove II kits HERE

YARN
Drops AIR (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool); 164 yds (150 m)/50g
Option 1: 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 11, 11) balls
Option 2: 5 (6, 7, 7) (9, 9, 11, 11) balls
Shown in ‘04 Medium Grey’

OR other Aran weight yarn of your choice
Option 1: 786 (915, 1011, 1130) (1280,1392, 1520, 1675) y / 719 (837, 924, 1033) (1170, 1273, 1390, 1532) m
Option 2: 722 (916, 1011, 1148) (1319, 1475, 1653, 1816) y / 706 (838, 924, 1050) (1206, 1349, 1512, 1661) m

While the body and sleeves of this sweater are easily customized, please note that adding length may affect yardage requirements.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished circumference:
45.5 (47.5, 50.5, 54.5) (58.5, 61.5, 64.5, 67.5)”
115.5 (120.5, 128.5, 138.5) (148.5, 156, 164, 171.5) cm

Measurements above are given for the finished circumference measured at the end of the raglan increases (i.e. at underarms). This sweater is designed to be worn with 14 -18” / 35.5 - 45.75 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide. Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences.

Pattern details

• Category: Sweater → Pullover
• Yarn weight: Aran (8 wpi)
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, after blocking
• Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm
• Yardage: 915 - 1816 yards (837 - 1661 m)
• Sizes: 45.5 (49.5, 52.5, 56.5) (60.5, 63.5, 66.5, 69.5)" 115.5 (125.5, 133.5, 143.5) (153.5, 161.5, 169, 176.5) cm
• Languages: English, French

This is a digital pattern (PDF download). No yarn or physical product is included.