Dobbs Ferry
On Dobbs Ferry, a single colorwork motif falls above the bust and appears at the wrist, transitioning into another color at yoke and cuffs. The motif is worked in an accent color meant to pop against the other two. 3/4 sleeves make for a nice vintage vibe. The body of the sweater is simple, easy knitting, and an unexpected staggered double ribbing at the hem that echoes the yoke and cuff motif.
I’m wearing mine a little slouchy (+3.5” of ease), but this is a good shape to wear with almost any amount of ease. You can choose a smaller size for a more fitted silhouette. The sweater is easily modified for length, width, shaping or long sleeves and as always, instructions are in the pattern so you can do so.
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Yarn: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rockwell (100% wool; 280yds/256m per 3.99oz/113g skein). Sample shown in Lavender (main color), Cloud (accent color), and Rose Petal (hem/yoke).
Although Rockwell is listed as a DK, I found it knit nicely to a worsted gauge.
Gauge: 20sts/28rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette.
Needles: US 6/4.0mm
Sizes:
31.25 (33.5,36,38.5,40.75,43.25)(45.5,48,50.5,52.75,55.25)”
79.5(85,91.5,98, 103,5,110)(115,122,128,134,140)cm
Sample is worn with 3.5" of ease.
Yardage:
Main Color:
700(775,825,900,975,1025)(1105,1175,1225,1300)yds
Hem/Yoke Color:
150(150,175,175,200,200)(250,250,275,275)yds
Accent Color:
75yds