KNITTING PATTERN

Arima
Colourwork Pullover
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Design: Esti Juango | Winter 2025

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 MATERIALS SIZES
Pom Pom x Hobbii Garland​ 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Shades:
Yarn A: Foal (21); 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, MEASUREMENTS
16) balls Finished chest circumference: 90 (100, 110,
Yarn B: Vinnie (13); 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180)cm / 35½
balls (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55, 59, 63, 67, 70¾)" –
to be worn with approx. 20cm / 8” positive
ease
4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-150cm /
32-60” length (depending on size worked)
Model has a 86cm / 34” chest
AND needles suitable for working small
circumferences in the round. circumference and is wearing a size 3.
3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 80-150cm /
32-60” length (depending on size worked) PATTERN INFORMATION
AND needles suitable for working small The sweater has a seamless yoke
circumferences in the round. construction and is worked from top to
Note: Begin the yoke using needles suitable bottom. Once the yoke is knitted, the body
for working small circumferences in the round, and then the sleeves are worked
then change to circular needles as the separately. Optional short rows are worked
circumference increases. to raise the back if preferred.
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Always use a needle size that will result in the
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YARN QUALITY
Garland, Hobbii x Pom Pom
Worsted weight
70% Cotton, 30% Alpaca
105m / 114yd per 50 g

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please feel free to email us at
support@hobbii.com. Please make sure to include the pattern's name and number.

Happy Crafting!

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Pattern

GAUGE
22.5 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4" over colourwork chart on 4mm needles after
blocking.
20 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4" over St st pattern on 4mm needles after blocking.

ABBREVIATIONS
Beg: beginning
Dec: decrease
Foll: follow(s)/following
Inc: increase​
K: knit
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
LH: left hand
M1L: Make 1 Left; pick up strand between the two needles from the front to back with the
tip of left needle, knit into the back of this stitch
M1R: Make 1 Right; pick up strand between the two needles from back to front with the tip
of left needle, knit into the front of this stitch
Patt: pattern (i.e. work in pattern)
PM: place marker
P: purl
p2tog: purl 2 stitches together
rem: remain(s)/Remaining
rep: repeat
RH: right hand
RS: right side
Sl: slip
ssk: slip 2 stitches knitwise one at a time, knit together through the back loops
SM: slip marker
st(s): stitch(es)
St st: stocking stitch (stockinette): knit on RS rows, purl on WS rows
tog: together

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wyib: with yarn held in back of work
WS: wrong side
Yo: yarn over needle and into working position

STITCH GLOSSARY
1x1 Rib (flat): ​
Row 1 (RS): P1, [k1, p1] to end.​
Row 2 (WS): K1, [p1, k1] to end.​
Rep rows 1-2 for pattern.

1x1 Rib (in the round):​

Round 1: [K1, p1] to end.​
Rep round 1 for pattern.

Kyok: K the next st and leave it on the LH needle, yo and k the same st again. 2 sts inc

German Short Rows:

Create DS: Bring yarn to front, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring yarn over the needle to the
back of your work and pull tight (it will look like a double stitch = DS)
Resolving Double Stitches: When you encounter the DS on subsequent rows, work DS in
pattern, inserting needle through both legs of the DS and treating it as one stitch.

PATTERN BEGINS

Using smaller needles, yarn A and the long-tail cast on method, cast on 96 (96, 104, 104, 112,
120, 120, 120, 120, 120) sts. PM for beginning of round and join for working in the round being
careful not to twist the stitches.
Work in 1x1 Rib until neck measures 4cm / 1½” from cast-on edge.

Size 1 ONLY
Go to “Yoke”.

Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 ONLY

Next round (inc): Increase for your size as foll:
Size 2: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 11 times; rep from * 3 times. 8 sts inc; 104 sts
Size 3: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 12 times; rep from * 3 times. 8 sts inc; 112 sts
Size 4: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 5 times, kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 6 times; rep from * 3 times. 16 sts inc; 120
sts
Size 5: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 6 times; rep from * 7 times. 16 sts inc; 128 sts
Size 6: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 7 times, kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 6 times; rep from * 3 times. 16 sts inc; 136
sts
Size 7: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 4 times; rep from * 11 times. 24 sts inc; 144 sts
Size 8: [Kyok, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times] 8 times, *kyok, p1, [k1, p1] 3 times, kyok, p1, [k1, p1] twice;
rep from * 3 times. 32 sts inc; 152 sts
Size 9: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from * 19 times. 40 sts inc; 160 sts
Size 10: *Kyok, p1, [k1, p1] twice, kyok, p1, k1, p1; rep from * 11 times. 48 sts inc; 168 sts

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YOKE
Change to larger needles.
Begin colourwork chart, working each round from right to left, joining yarn B when necessary,
working the increases where indicated and working the 8-st chart rep 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21) times across round. You may find it helpful to place a marker between each
chart rep. Continue working from chart until row 51 of chart is complete. 264 (286, 308, 330,
352, 374, 396, 418, 440, 462) sts
Break yarn B. Work straight in St st with yarn A until yoke measures 20.5 (21, 22, 22.5, 24, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29)cm / 8 (8¼, 8½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼, 10½, 11, 11½)" from beg of colourwork chart.

Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 ONLY

Next round (inc): K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1. - (288, -, 332, -, 376, -, 420, -, 464) sts

ALL sizes again

Divide Body and Sleeves
Note: This is a good place to put the sts on scrap yarn and try on the yoke. If you need to
add extra length, work additional rounds in St st before continuing.
Round 1: *K79 (89, 98, 107, 116, 126, 135, 145, 154, 158) sts, place next 53 (55, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63,
65, 66, 74) sts on hold for sleeve, using the backwards-loop method cast on 11 (11, 12, 13, 14,
14, 15, 15, 16, 22) sts for armhole; rep from * once, PM for new beg of round at right side of
garment. 180 (200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 340, 360) sts

Back short row shaping (optional)

This section is optional. Short rows will raise the back and cause the neck to be more fitted. If
preferred, omit this section and go to “Body”.
Short row 1 (RS): K1, turn work.
Short row 2 (WS): Create DS, p102 (112, 123, 134, 145, 155, 166, 176, 187, 203), turn work.
Short row 3 (RS): Create DS, k to DS, resolve DS, k2, turn work.
Short row 4 (WS): Create DS, p to DS, resolve DS, p2, turn work.
Repeat Short rows 3-4 a further 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) times.
Next row (RS): Create DS, k to DS, resolve DS, k to beg of round.
Next round: Knit, resolving rem DS as you pass them.

BODY
Next round: K84 (94, 104, 113, 123, 133, 142, 152, 162, 169) sts, PM for left side, k to last 6 (6, 6,
7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11) sts, PM for new beg of round at right side.
Note: There should be 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) sts between markers for
front and back, with markers sitting at centre of underarm cast-on sts.
Work in St st until Body measures 16 (16, 16, 19, 19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 25)cm/ 6¼ (6¼, 6¼, 7½, 7½,
8¼, 8¼, 9, 9, 9¾)” from underarm or 4cm / 1½" less than desired length.

Split Hem
Front and back hems are worked separately.
Front hem
Next row (RS): K to marker, remove marker and turn work, leaving rem sts on hold for back
hem. 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) sts
Next row (WS): [K1, p1] to end.

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Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyib, p1, [k1, p1] to end.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyib, p1, [k1, p1] to end.
Rep rows 1-2 until ribbing measures 4cm / 1¼”, ending with a WS row. Cast off loosely in patt.
Back hem
With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to back hem sts and work as for front hem until ribbing
measures 6cm / 2½”, ending with a WS row. Cast off loosely in patt.

SLEEVES
Set-up round: Using larger needles and yarn A, beg at centre of underarm, pick up and knit
5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 11) sts along underarm cast-on, knit across held sleeve sts, pick up and
knit 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11) sts, PM for beg of round. 64 (66, 68, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 96) sts
Work in St st until sleeve measures 4cm / 1½" from underarm, then begin sleeve shaping as
foll:
Knit 4 (5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3) rounds.
Dec round: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts dec
Rep last 5 (6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4) rounds a further 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 15, 15, 16, 19) times. 36
(38, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 48, 48, 56) sts
Work straight in St st until sleeve measures 33 (34, 34, 35, 35, 35, 36, 36, 36, 36)cm / 13 (13½,
13½, 13¾, 13¾, 13¾, 14¼, 14¼, 14¼, 14¼)“ or 4cm / 1½" less than desired length.
Change to smaller needles.
Work in 1x1 Rib until rib measures 4cm / 1½".
Cast off sts using tubular cast-off method.

FINISHING
Weave in ends and wet block to measurements.

Enjoy!

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SCHEMATIC

a. Chest circumference: 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180)cm / 35½ (39¼, 43¼,
47¼, 51¼, 55, 59, 63, 67, 70¾)"
b. Front length (hem to underarm): 20 (20, 20, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29)cm / 7¾ (7¾, 7¾, 9, 9,
9¾, 9¾, 10¾, 10¾, 11½)"
c. Yoke depth: 20.5 (21, 22, 22.5, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)cm / 8 (8¼, 8½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼, 10¾,
11, 11½)"
d. Sleeve length: 37 (38, 38, 39, 39, 39, 40, 40, 40, 40)cm / 14½ (15, 15, 15¼, 15¼, 15¼, 15¾,
15¾, 15¾, 15¾)"
e. Upper arm circumference: 32​ (33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48)cm / 12½ (13, 13½,
14¼, 14½, 15, 15¼, 15¾, 16¼, 18¾)"
f. Wrist circumference: 18 (19, 20, 21, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24, 28)cm / 7 (7½, 7¾, 8¼, 8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½,
9½, 11)"
g. Neck circumference: 42.5 (42.5, 46, 46, 50, 53, 53, 53, 53, 53)cm / 16¾ (16¾, 18¼, 18¼,
19½, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21)"

Esti Juango (she/her) is a knitwear designer based in Pamplona (North of Spain). She loves
designing lace patterns which bring you to the present moment while knitting them.
@ileradebu / www.ileradebu.com

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Chart

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Key

Yarn A

Yarn B
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Knit

M1R

M1L

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