Polly Spencer

The Polly Spencer is a relaxed, boxy slipover with a playful combination of colour and texture. Worked in the round from the hem to the armholes, the lower section features rows of simple colourwork motifs, making this an approachable introduction to two stranded knitting. The easy to memorise pattern repeats soon become intuitive, while the colour palette of Scheepjes Stone Washed XXL makes it easy to experiment with your own combinations. The upper body is worked in double seed stitch, adding texture that contrasts beautifully with the colourful pattern below. Finished with contrasting neck and armhole edgings, the design offers plenty of opportunities to personalise the finished look.

A great transitional piece, style it over a plain crisp shirt, long sleeved top or dress to let the colourful pattern take centre stage.

The pattern includes full written instructions, a knitting chart for the colourwork motifs, a schematic and a measurement table for five sizes to fit bust sizes from 71 to 101cm (28 to 40in). It is featured in Scheepjes Pattern Portfolio Volume 08: Stone Washed XXL, which showcases five knitting and crochet designs made using this soft, super chunky yarn.

Printed copies of the collectable Scheepjes Pattern Portfolio booklets are available from Scheepjes Retailers Worldwide in English and Dutch. Digital versions can be downloaded via Etsy in English and Dutch.

Materials

·Scheepjes Stone Washed XXL (58% Cotton, 42% Acrylic; 100g/90m)

Yarn A: 879 Eudialyte x 1 ball

Yarn B: 841 Moon Stone x 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) balls

Yarn C: 878 Orpiment x 1 ball

Yarn D: 863 Carnelian x 1 ball

Yarn E: 891 Chlorite Green x 1 ball

Yarn F: 853 Amazonite x 1 ball

Yarn G: 856 Coral x 1 ball

·6.5mm circular knitting needles, 40cm and 80cm long

·7mm circular knitting needles, 80cm long

·Stitch markers

·Stitch holders