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Inspired by the beautiful flower only found in the Swiss Alps, Edelweiss, known as “Stella Alpina” in Italy, Stella Crochet is the versatile pullover of your dreams.

Stella is made top-down with a drop-shoulder construction and has perfectly fitted shoulders to eliminate excess fabric around the underarms. The pullover features a textured stitch that is light yet warm, with a wide over-sized fit and a split high-low hem. It’s finished with an elegant ribbing and subtle stripes. What sets Stella apart is its commitment to size inclusivity, ensuring that the shoulder drops gracefully in the same spot for all makers, irrespective of size. The meticulous details woven into this pullover promise a timeless piece that you’ll find yourself reaching for time and time again.

Stella Crochet was designed specifically to celebrate the first instalment of knitfest 2025 in Zurich.

Pattern Information

Pattern
Information

Yarn: Fingering Weight
Languages: en, ES, Fr
Level: ADV Beginner

Sizes & Fit

This pattern comes in 10 different sizes that are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10).
Designed to be worn with 12 to 19 cm / 4¾ to 7½ in of ease around chest. Sample is size 5 and model measures about 103 cm / 40½ in around bust.
Sizes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bust (cm)
78.5
87
100
108.5
117.5
130.5
139
148
156.5
169.5
Bust (in)
30¾
34¼
39½
42¾
46¼
51½
54¾
58¼
61½
66¾
These are the finished garment measurements:

Material Requirements

YARN

Fingering weight yarn (size 1)
For a cropped, high-low hem garment without sleeves
945 (1045, 1230, 1350) (1485, 1665, 1795) (1910, 2080, 2250) m
1030 (1145, 1345, 1475) (1625, 1825, 1965) (2085, 2275, 2465) yds 
For a full-length, high-low hem garment without sleeves
 1235 (1370, 1600, 1754) (1925, 2155, 2315) (2460, 2665, 2885) m
1350 (1500, 1750, 1920) (2105, 2355, 2530) (2690, 2910, 3155)
Every 5 cm / 2 in of added length in the body will add approx 95 (105, 120, 130) (140, 155, 165) (175, 185, 200)m / 105 (115, 130, 140) (155, 170, 180) (190, 205, 220) yds of yarn. 
Adding sleeves will require an extra 620 (620, 665, 670) (750, 780, 850) (890, 1005, 1035)m / 680 (680, 725, 735) (820, 855, 930) (975, 1100, 1130) yds of yarn. 
Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.
Total amounts include both MC and CC - a total of 12 g (100 m / 110 yds) of CC were used in the sample. 

Hooks

• 4 mm hook or size needed to meet gauge for yoke
• 3.5 mm hook, or 0.5 mm smaller than main hook, for neckline

Notions

• Tapestry needle  • Stitch Markers • Scissors •

Yarn used in the sample:

MC: El Robledal de la Santa, Single Yak (15% Yak, 20% Silk, 65% Superwash Merino Wool, 120g, 480 m) in color Eloy.

CC: Apmezga, Pegasus (72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk, 25g, 210m) in color F-159 (lace weight).

Alternative Yarns

Any fingering weight yarn will work. Here are some I recommend based on their weight and fiber content:

Main gauge

23 sts x 8.5 pairs of rows = 10 cm / 4in
In patt worked flat with a 4 mm hook after blocking

Swatch Instructions

Stitch pattern for gauge, measuring a pair of sc/LdcFLO rows: 

Ch as many as desired – recommend a minimum of 35.

Row 1: Ch1, sc to end, turn.

Row 2: Ch1, dc in the first st, LdcFLO to last st, Ldc in the last st, turn.

Repeat the 2-row pattern for the desired gauge swatch size. 

Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 in).

Certain materials might sag, and fabric may extend too much with drape, so adjust hook size appropriately.

Lookbook

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