Color-blocking with Chroma
Chroma is a cozy color-blocked pullover with a relaxed fit, a statement piece equally suited for a day of TV on the couch or a picnic on a crisp autumn afternoon. Worked mostly in stockinette, this simple design with clean lines is the perfect blank canvas for playing with color. The pattern features bottom-up drop shoulder construction, a dip high-low hem, increases along the body for a subtle bell shape, a folded hem mock neck, 1 or 2 optional patch pockets, instructions and yarn requirements for 2-4 different colors, and 9 sizes.
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TEST KNITTING ROUND-UP
SIZE 1 — Ola
Ease at the bust/chest: +11”/27.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
Modifications: made neckline wider
See Ola’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Ola on Instagram @peripatetic.knits
SIZE 1 — Emily
Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
Modifications: worked collar in a contrast color
See Emily’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Emily on Instagram @lemony_may
SIZE 1 — Annie
Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
Ease at the bicep: 0
Modifications: picked up 2 extra stitches for the sleeves, worked shorter ribbing on pockets
See Annie’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Annie on Instagram @Knitorious.ael
SIZE 1 & 2 — Kally
Ease at the bust/chest: +12”/30cm
Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
Modifications: started at size 1 and worked up to size 2 at the chest
See Kally’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Kally on Instagram @KalliopiAA
SIZE 2 — Kyra
Ease at the bust/chest: +9”/22.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +1”/2.5cm
Modifications: shortened the sleeves
See Kyra’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Kyra on Instagram @pixierickzy
SIZE 2 — Kristen
Ease at the bust/chest: +13”/32.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +2”/5cm
Modifications: lengthened the sleeves
See Kristen’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Kristen on Instagram @ferndinand_
SIZE 2 — Grace
Ease at the bust/chest: +6”/15cm
Ease at the bicep: +3”/7.5cm
Modifications: modified different row gauge, no pockets (yet)
See Grace’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Grace on Instagram @zeepzonk
SIZE 2 — Leslie
Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
Ease at the bicep: +2”/5cm
Modifications: used a manual knitting machine for most of the sweater
See Leslie’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Leslie on Instagram @LarcYarn
SIZE 2 — María
Ease at the bust/chest: +6”/15cm
Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
Modifications: knitted ribbing and collar in contrast colors, brioche contrast ribbing pockets
See María’s project page on Ravelry
Follow María on Instagram @maluchaza
SIZE 2 — Ambika (pattern model)
Ease at the bust/chest: +12”/30cm
Ease at the bicep: +2”/5cm
SIZE 3 — Sara
Ease at the bust/chest: +9”/22.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
Modifications: brioche contrast ribbing on pockets
See Sara’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Sara on Instagram @Joonie_bear17
SIZE 3 — Gillian
Ease at the bust/chest: +10”/25cm
Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
See Gillian’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Gillian on Instagram @fibres.of.my.being
SIZE 4 — Tracy
Ease at the bust/chest: +9”/22.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +4”/10cm
See Tracy’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Tracy on Instagram @Furgie1218
SIZE 4 — Darian
Ease at the bust/chest: +19”/47.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
See Darian’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Darian on Instagram @alittlelocket
SIZE 5 — Caroline
Ease at the bust/chest: +11”/17.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
See Caroline’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Caroline on Instagram @Phoenix_Sews
SIZE 5 — Salena
Ease at the bust/chest: +8”/20cm
Ease at the bicep: +3”/7.5cm
Modifications: shortened body and lengthened sleeves, contrast pocket and collar
See Salena’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Salena on Instagram @Sita7290
SIZE 5 — Ann
Ease at the bust/chest: +17”/42.5cm
Ease at the bicep: +5”/12.5cm
Modifications: compensated for gauge by knitting size 7 to achieve size 5 measurements
See Ann’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Ann on Instagram @knots.about.yarn
SIZE 5 — Wendy
Ease at the bust/chest: +20”/50cm
Ease at the bicep: 0
See Wendy’s project page on Ravelry
Follow Wendy on Instagram @wendyklassen
SIZE 7 — Jacqui (designer)
Ease at the bust/chest: +14”/35cm
Ease at the bicep: +3”/7.5cm
