Flat Rib Popover Using Berroco Ultra Alpaca

The Design

“Simple, subtle style.”

Whether you wear it with denim or tailored pieces, this simple layer will have you dressed and out the door in a flash. It tapers imperceptibly to the hem for a boxy shape that doesn’t flare at the bottom. Dropped shoulders create a flattering line. The subtly textured rib pattern results in a smooth, flat finish that’s nice inside out, too.

We knit this warm shell in Berroco Ultra Alpaca—a flawlessly balanced blend of Peruvian Highland wool and alpaca. It’s spun up perfectly round and light, the bounce of the wool supporting the soft drape of the alpaca. And with the extensive range of super-saturated colors to choose from, you might knit a Popover for each day of the week!

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Sizes S (M, L, XL). Details given for S; M, L, XL in parentheses ().
Finished bust: Approx 50 (56, 61, 66)”/127 (142, 155, 168)cm after blocking.
To fit bust: 28-32 (34-38, 40-44, 46-50)”/71-81 (86-96, 102-112, 117-127)cm.
With ease of: Approx. 18-22″/46-56cm.

Finished length: 24½ (25, 25½ 26)”/62 (63.5, 65, 66)cm
Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to bottom edge.

YARN
5 (5, 6, 7) skeins Berroco Ultra Alpaca (215yds/198m per skein); shown in Ultra Alpaca Color 6289. Model is wearing size M with 15″/38cm bust ease.
Or approx. 965 (1060, 1250, 1400) yds/882 (969, 1143, 1280)m worsted-weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
16 locking stitch markers.
4 stitch holders.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
18 sts/30 rows = 4″/10cm in pattern stitch, after blocking