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knit.wear Fall/Winter 2018: Pepper & Snow Pullover

Pepper and Snow Pullover
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Are you a traditionalist, or do your tastes skew more modern? Personally, I embrace both: I love traditional designs, but I also like the look of modern pieces. That’s why I love the Modern Fair Isle story in knit.wear Fall 2018—it puts a modern spin on classic styles! All the projects in the story are stunning, but my personal favorite is the Pepper & Snow Pullover by Cheryl Toy. This lovely pullover combines traditional Fair Isle concepts with a clean, modern motif for a design that’s truly one of a kind.

The Pepper & Snow Pullover features a striking geometric pattern that’s both understated and eye-catching. The charted colorwork section is worked using the stranded method; the pullover itself is worked from the top down with a circular yoke. The hem and back neck, which both feature white and gray stripes, are shaped with short-rows. This sweater also has subtle high-low hem that makes it great for wearing over leggings or skinny jeans.

Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Sport, a 100% wool yarn, is incredibly warm and soft provides good stitch definition that makes the lovely geometric motif really pop. If you need a new sweater in your life (who doesn’t?), cast on for the ultra-cozy Pepper & Snow Pullover—it’s sure to become your go-to winter piece!


Pepper and Snow Pullover
All Images by Harper Point Photography

Pattern Details

DESIGNER Cheryl Toy

DIFFICULTY Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58)” bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38″; modeled with 4½” of positive ease.

YARN Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #601S pepper (MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14) balls; #N03S grey heather (CC1) and #740S snow (CC2), 1 ball each.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ and 32″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 24 sts and 38 rnds = 4″ in St st.


Get Ready for Winter with the Pepper & Snow Pullover

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