TRANSITIONAL KNITS: The Glenwood Pullover
I love the anticipation of Autumn! It’s a fleeting and changeable season, warm but with notes of apples, spice and an abundant harvest. In the autumn, we need transitional knits that go from sunny afternoons to cooler evenings. Time to put this on-trend dolman sleeve pullover on your “to knit” list! Through Friday, September 30, take 30% off the Glenwood pattern in my Ravelry shop, no code required.
This is the dolman sleeve pullover we’ve all been waiting for! Glenwood by Cheryl Toy is made in our lightweight Weld for an all-season comfort sweater. This cabled and textured pullover is made seamlessly and finishes with a polished tubular bind off.
Dolman Sleeve Construction
Glenwood, with its softly draped dolman sleeves and deep ribbing is worked downward from an open, ribbed neckline. Increase points tucked in and around strong vertical cables that run from neck to hem create a generous dolman line. From stitches left live after increases are complete, deep ribbed cuffs are worked. The center panel is worked in simple yet engaging diamond-tuck texture. The effect is stylish, yet roomy and warm with a cozy West Coast feel. The airiness of Weld worked at an open gauge keeps it light and wearable.
The Shaping Strategy
Intrigued by the emerging trend I’d seen happening around the world of knitting, I was really dying to knit a dolman sleeve pullover. I worked with Hudson + West Weld to develop a shaping strategy that would create that open, draped dolman line. I used basic raglan shaping with carefully placed increase points in and around cabled and textured panels.
That Brilliant Yarn!
I wanted to exploit the natural drape of Weld with this dolman sleeve pullover. It’s a blend of American sourced Merino and Corriedale that creates extraordinary stitch definition. Weld is such a unique yarn! It is blissfully silky, yet toothsome and wooly at the same time. It’s a deft mixture of drape and airy lightness and comes in some very lovely shades indeed! The toughest part of Glenwood is choosing the color!
