Turtle Dove V-neck

Designed by Melissa Clulow

The Turtle Dove V-Neck is a pullover reinterpretation of the popular Turtle Dove Cardigan pattern,
sharing the same relaxed gauge but introducing a fresh combination of yarns. This versatile design
features a simple stockinette body, accentuated by deep raglans and twisted rib details at the neckline,
center front panel, and cuffs. Knit from the top down, this effortlessly stylish sweater pairs seamlessly
with jeans, tunics, dresses—or even your coziest weekend loungewear.

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SIZES GAUGE

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 16 sts x 21 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in St

St, after blocking.
Recommended ease: 12–14" / 30.5–35.5 cm of positive
ease.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Crochet Slip Stitch Chain

With WS facing and beginning just after the left front
Chest Circumference (measured at the end of the raglan ribbing panel, insert the crochet hook (bottom up) into the
increases: 44.5 (47.5, 51.5, 55, 59.5) (63.5, 68, 72, 76.5)"/ first purl bump at base of collar ribbing. Lay yarn over the
113 (120.5, 131, 139.5, 151) (161.5, 172.5, 183, 194.5) cm hook and pull through stitch to create a loop. Working
Yoke Depth: 11.25 (11.75, 12.25, 12.75, 13.5) (13.75, 14.25, 15, right to left, * insert hook into next purl bump, pull
15)" / 28.5 (30, 31, 32.5, 34.5) (35, 36, 38, 38) cm. through another loop and then pull the second loop
Length from Underarm to Hem: 8.5 (9, 9, 9.5, 9.5) (10, 10.5, through the first loop *. Repeat *–* across the row until
11, 11.5)" / 21.5 (22.5, 22.5, 24, 24) (25.5, 26.5, 28, 29) cm. beginning of right ribbing panel. Cut yarn and pull through
Sleeve Length: 9" / 23 cm. last loop.
Upper Arm Circumference: 12.5 (13.25, 13.5, 14.75, 16) (17,
18.5, 19.75, 21.25)" / 31.5 (33, 34, 37, 40) (42.5, 46.5, 49.5, 53) ABBREVIATIONS
cm.
BO: Bind off
MATERIALS BOR: Beginning of round
CO: Cast on
Dec(‘d): Decreased(d)
Yarn: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Sunday Morning DK
k: Knit
by Sonder Yarn Co. (75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% Masham,
kfb: Knit into the front of the stitch without dropping it
268 yds / 245 m – 100 g). Shown in ‘Still Waters’
from the needle, then knit into the back of the same stitch,
then drop it from the needle (1 stitch increased)
Or approx. 750 (833, 913, 1018, 1123) (1243, 1382, 1516, 1607)
k1tbl: Knit through back loop of the stitch (twisted stitch)
yds / 685 (762, 835, 931, 1027) (1137, 1264, 1387, 1470) m of
MDS: Make double stitch: Slip the next stitch with yarn in
DK weight yarn.
front. Bring the yarn over the right needle to the back and
2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Halo by Sonder Yarn Co. pull on the slipped stitch until it looks like a double stitch
(two legs)
(72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 459 yds / 420 m – 50 g). Shown in
p: Purl
‘Petrichor’
pwise: Purlwise
p1tbl: Purl through back loop (twisted stitch)
Or approx. 750 (833, 913, 1018, 1123) (1243, 1382, 1516, 1607)
Sl: Slip (purlwise with yarn in back on RS and yarn in front
yds / 685 (762, 835, 931, 1027) (1137, 1264, 1387, 1470) m of
on WS, unless otherwise stated)
fluffy laceweight yarn.
PM: Place marker
Note! 1 strand of DK and 1 strand of Halo are held together Rib: Ribbing
SM: Slip marker
throughout (i.e., you are knitting with 2 strands).
st(s): Stitch(es)
Needles: US 9 / 5.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles, US 7 / tw: Turn work
4.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles, US 7 / 4.5 mm needles wyib: With yarn in back
wyif: With yarn in front
for working small circumference in the round. US 8 / 5
mm crochet hook.

Note! If you would like your collar to have slightly more structure
then we suggest going down 3 needle sizes from your main gauge
needle for the collar only while keeping to two sizes smaller for the
cuffs and hem ribbing.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

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NOTES

This pattern is adapted from the Turtle Dove Cardigan pattern and is worked the same way until the point of joining.
You may join to begin working in the round at any point when your desired V-neck depth is achieved. We joined our
sample 6.25" / 16 cm from the bottom of the neckband ribbing.

Join for knitting in the round on a RS row as follows: Work from where you are in pattern as established (including
the increases) to last stitch of row. Slip this stitch onto the left hand needle, place BOR marker on right hand needle,
k2tog tbl. This is the first stitch of the round. Complete this round as follows: P1, [k1tbl, p1] 5 times, knit to last 11 sts, p1,
[k1tbl, p1] 5 times (rnd ends with p1). (1 st dec'd)

Instructions for working in the round from the point of joining are included in the pattern.

DIRECTIONS

NECKBAND & YOKE

With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO 85 (91, 97, 101, 101) (103, 107, 109, 113) sts using the Long-Tail CO Method. Do not join.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 pwise wyib, *p1, k1tbl* to end.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1 pwise wyif, *k1, p1tbl* to end.

Rep Rows 1 and 2 until neck rib measures 2.75" / 7 cm.

Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.

Sizes 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) only

RS: Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl] 5 times, p1, *k - (-, -, -, 15) (11, 9, 9, 8), m1; rep from * - (-, -, -, 4) (6, 8, 8, 10) times, k to last 12 sts,
[p1, k1tbl] 6 times. [- (-, -, -, 105) (109, 115, 117, 123) sts]
WS: Sl1 pwise wyif, [k1, p1tbl] 5 times, k1, p to last 12 sts, [k1, p1tbl] 6 times.

All sizes
Marker setup rows:
RS: Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl] 5 times, p1, k 2 (3, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 8, 9) sts for left front, PM, k 13 (14, 13, 14, 15) (15, 17, 18, 20) sts for
left sleeve, PM, k 31 (33, 35, 35, 37) (39, 41, 41, 41) sts for back, PM, k 13 (14, 13, 14, 15) (15, 17, 18, 20) sts for right sleeve, PM, k 2
(3, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 8, 9) sts for right front, [p1, k1tbl] 6 times.
WS: Sl1 pwise wyif, [k1, p1tbl] 5 times, k1, p to last 12 sts, [k1, p1tbl] 6 times.

Short Row Shaping

Size 1 only
Row 1: Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl], 5 times, p1, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, *k to 2 sts before next m, kfb, k1, sm, kfb; rep from * 2 more
time, tw.
Row 2 (WS): MDS, p to left front m, SM, p3, tw.
Row 3: MDS, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, *k to 2 sts before next m, kfb, k1, sm, kfb; rep from * 2 more times, k to 1st st past DS, tw.
Row 4: MDS, p to left front m, SM, p to 1 st past DS, tw.

Sizes 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) only

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl] 5 times, p1, *k to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, kfb; rep from * 3 more times, tw. (8 sts inc’d)
Row 2 (WS): MDS, p to left front m, SM, p3, tw.
Row 3: MDS, *k to 2 sts before next m, kfb, k1, SM, kfb; rep from * 3 more times, k to 1 st past DS, tw. (8 sts inc’d)
Row 4: MDS, p to left front m, SM, p to 1 st past DS, tw.
Rep Rows 3 and 4, 1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) more time(s).

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All sizes
[101 (115, 121, 133, 137) (141, 147, 149, 155) sts: 16 (18, 21, 23, 23) (24, 24, 24, 25) sts for each front, 17 (20, 19, 22, 23) (23, 25, 26, 28)
sts for each sleeve, and 35 (39, 41, 43, 45) (47, 49, 49, 49) sts for back]

Row 1 (RS): MDS, *K to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, kfb; rep from * 3 more times, k to last 12 sts, [p1, k1tbl] 6 times. (8 sts inc’d)
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 pwise wyif, [k1, p1tbl] 5 times, k1, p to last 12 sts, [k1, p1tbl] 6 times.

[109 (123, 129, 141, 145) (149, 155, 157, 163) sts: 17 (19, 22, 24, 24) (25, 25, 25, 26) sts for each front, 19 (22, 21, 24, 25) (25, 27, 28, 30)
sts for each sleeve, and 37 (41, 43, 45, 47) (49, 51, 51, 51) sts for back]

Continue raglan increases as follows:

Sizes 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) only

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl] 5 times, p1, k to 3 sts bef m, m1r, k1, kfb, k1, SM, kfb, k across sleeve to 2 sts bef m, kfb,
k1, SM, kfb, k1, m1l, k across back to 3 sts bef m, m1r, k1, kfb, k1, SM, kfb, k across sleeve to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, kfb, k1,
m1l, k to last 12 sts, [p1, k1tbl] 6 times. (12 sts inc’d)
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 pwise wyif, [k1, p1tbl] 5 times, k1, p to last 12 sts, [k1, p1tbl] 6 times.

Work rows 1-2 a total of - (-, -, -, 2) (3, 6, 8, 12) times.

[169 (185, 227, 253, 307) sts: 28 (31, 37, 41, 50) sts for each front, 29 (31, 39, 44, 54) sts for each sleeve, and 55 (61, 75, 83, 99) sts
for back]

All sizes

PLEASE READ AHEAD TO BOXED TEXT BEFORE CONTINUING.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl] 5 times, p1, *k to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, kfb; rep from* 3 more times, k to last 12 sts,
[p1, k1tbl] 6 times. (8 sts inc’d)
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 pwise wyif, [k1, p1tbl] 5 times, k1, p to last 12 sts, [k1, p1tbl] 6 times.
Row 3: Sl1 pwise wyib, [p1, k1tbl] 5 times, p1, k to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, k to next m, SM, kfb, k to 2 sts bef next m, kfb, k1,
SM, k to next m, SM, kfb, k to last 12 sts, [p1, k1tbl] 6 times. (4 sts inc’d)
Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Work Rows 1–4 a total of 12 (13, 14, 15, 15) (15, 14, 14, 12) times.

You will work the raglan increases back and forth as indicated above until you have achieved your desired V-neck
depth. Being sure to take note of your completed increases before joining, you may begin working in the round at
any point by following the instructions included in the NOTES section on page 3.

After joining, raglan increases will be worked as follows:

Rnd 1: [k1tbl, p1] 6 times], *k to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, kfb, rep from * 3 more times, k to last 11 sts, p1 [k1tbl, p1] 5
times. (8 sts inc'd)
Rnd 2: [k1tbl, p1] 6 times], k to last 11 sts, p1, [k1tbl, p1] 5 times.
Rnd 3: [k1tbl, p1] 6 times], k to 2 sts bef m, kfb, k1, SM, k to next m, SM, kfb, k to 2 sts bef next m, kfb, k3, SM, k to
next m, SM, kfb, k to last 11 sts, p1, [k1tbl, p1] 5 times. (4 sts inc'd)
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2.

Size 1 only
Work Rnds 1-2 one more time.

All sizes
[260 (278, 296, 320, 348) (364, 394, 420, 450) sts: 83 (89, 99, 107, 115) (121, 129, 137, 147) sts for front, 45 (48, 49, 54, 59) (61, 67, 72,
78) sts for sleeves, and 87 (93, 99, 105, 115) (121, 131, 139, 147) sts for back]

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Continue working in the round as follows (no more Cuff

increases) until yoke depth measured down the front from Sizes 2, 4, 8, and 9 only
bottom of collar is 11.25 (11.75, 12.25, 12.75, 13.5) (13.75, 14.25, Work one more rnd decreasing one st as folls: K1, k2tog, k
15, 15)" / 28.5 (30, 31, 32.5, 34.5) (35, 36, 38, 38) cm to end of rnd. - (44, -, 48, -) (-, -, 66, 68) sts

[k1tbl, p1] 6 times], k to last 11 sts, p1, [k1tbl, p1] 5 times All sizes
Change to US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.

Rnd 1: [k1tbl, p1] to end.

SEPARATE BODY & SLEEVES

Maintain rib at front as set and RM as you come to them, Rep Rnd 1 until cuff measures 2.5" / 6.5 cm.
work across left front sts, place the 45 (48, 49, 54, 59) (61, 67,
72, 78) left sleeve sts onto stitch holder or waste yarn, CO 4 BO in patt.
(4, 4, 4, 4) (6, 6, 6, 6) sts using the Backwards Loop Method,
k across back sts to next m, place the 45 (48, 49, 54, 59) (61, FINISHING
67, 72, 78) right sleeve sts onto stitch holder or waste yarn,
CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) (6, 6, 6, 6) sts, work to end maintaining Use a crochet slip stitch chain (see Special Techniques) on
ribbing at the front sts. [178 (190, 206, 220, 238) (254, 272, WS of sweater at base of collar ribbing to stabilize the
288, 306) sts] neckline. Begin and end the crochet chain just inside the
ribbing panels on the left and right of cardigan fronts.
BODY
Weave in ends and close small gaps at underarm. Steam or
wet block to finished measurements being careful not to
Maintaining rib at fronts as set, work in St St until body
stretch neck rib.
measures 5.5 (6, 6, 6.5, 6.5) (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)" / 14 (15, 15, 16.5,
16.5) (18, 19, 20, 21.5) cm from underarm or until desired
length. Note! The hem rib will add 3" / 7.5 cm to the length.

Hem Rib
Change to US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.

Rnd 1: [K1tbl, p1] to end.

Rep Rnd 1 until hem rib measures 3" / 7.5 cm.

BO in patt.

SLEEVES

Place 45 (48, 49, 54, 59) (61, 67, 72, 78) sleeve sts on US 9 / 5.5
mm circular needles. Pick up and k 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) sts
from underarm, PM to indicate BOR, pick up and k 2 (2, 2,
2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) more sts from the underarm. Join for
working in the rnd. [50 (53, 54, 59, 64) (68, 74, 79, 85) sts]

Work in St St for 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (4, 4, 4, 4) rnds.

Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, k until 3 sts remain, ssk, k1. (2 sts dec’d)

Rep dec rnd every 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 5, 4) rnds 2 (3, 3, 4, 4)

(4, 4, 5, 7) more times. [44 (45, 46, 49, 54) (58, 64, 67, 69) sts]

Continue in St St until the sleeve measures 6.5" / 16.5 cm

from underarm – if you would like longer sleeves, add
length here remembering that this may add to yardage
requirements. Note! The ribbing will add 2.5" / 6.5 cm to
the sleeve length.

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