Ixchel Pullover Knitting Pattern
Ixchel (pronounced Ish-chel) was the Maya goddess of the moon, of love, of gestation, of medicine, and of the textile arts. In the “Chilam Balam”, a collection of books which tells about the history of the Maya civilization, her name appears as meaning “rainbow woman”. Ixchel, the pullover, evokes the imagery and shapes found in Mayan culture and ancient settlements, as well as the energy and color of this powerful goddess. It will bring so much energy and joy into any wardrobe. It is a round-yoke pullover constructed top-down with short rows at the back of the neck for that perfect fit on the shoulders. The circular yoke and body are worked in rounds following mosaic charts. The length of sleeves and body is easily adjustable.
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This listing is for the PDF crochet pattern in English, Español, and Deutsch.
Skill level: Easy/intermediate
Materials:
YARN: Worsted weight yarn (size 4).
Sample used Sirdar, Country Classic Worsted (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic), in Colors A) Oyster, B) Milk and C) Gold
For a cropped sweater with long sleeves
Color A: 65 (75, 85, 100, 110) (120, 140, 160, 170) m
Color B: 290 (340, 380, 440, 490) (560, 640, 700, 770) m
Color C: 260 (300, 340, 380, 430) (490, 560, 620, 680) m
For a full-length sweater with long sleeves
Color A: 75 (90, 100, 115, 130) (150, 160, 180, 200) m
Color B: 350 (400, 450, 515, 580) (650, 740, 820, 890) m
Color C: 300 (350, 400, 450, 500) (570, 640, 710, 780) m
*Yarn amounts are approximate and include extra to account for margin of error and swatching.
NEEDLES: 4.5 mm circular needles and DPN for sleeves (optional). Adjust needle size to meet gauge
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, stitch marker
Alternative Yarns
Any worsted weight yarn would work, but here are some I would recommend:
KnitPicks, Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool)
Knit Picks, Mighty Stitch (80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool)
Lion Brand, Wool Ease (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool)
Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. These are the finished garment measurements:
Bust1: 70.5 (82.5, 94, 106, 118) (129, 141, 153, 165) cm / 27.¾ (32½, 37, 41¾, 46¼) (51, 55½, 60¼, 64¾) in
