DOCA PULLOVER

by Claudia Q
Doca is a design made especially for Expoteje, Chile’s yarn festival. Doca is a flower that grows in the coast of
Chile, and it is known for its strength.

Intermediate
Yardage/meters for any DK weight yarn:

For cabled sleeve version:

Long-tail cast on 1094 (1410, 1735, 2073) yards / 1001 (1290, 1587, 1896)
Knitting and purling in the round meters
Lace knitting
For non-cabled sleeve version:
Working cables 861 (950, 1094, 1256, 1410, 1559, 1735, 1887) yards / 788
Increasing and decreasing (869, 1001, 1149, 1290, 1426, 1587, 1726) meters
Reading a chart
Working with DPNs (optional)
German Short-Rows Needles
Binding off 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle 16” / 40 cm (optional),
Kitchener Stitch or 3 needle bind off 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and a set of
Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
4.00 mm (US 6) circular needle 16” / 40 cm
(optional), 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and
22 sts & 30 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette /
a set of Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
Stocking stitch on a 4.00 mm (US 6) needle, after
blocking.
Notions
VERSION 1 - PLAIN SLEEVE Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, cable
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X) To be worn with approx 2- needle, tapestry needle
4” / 5-10 cm positive ease.

VERSION 2 - CABLED SLEEVE

1 (2, 3, 4) To be worn with approx 4-10” / 10-25.5 cm
positive ease.

VERSION 1 - PLAIN SLEEVE

Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” / 81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm
Body Length to Underarm (at centre front): 11 (11½, 12, 13, 13½, 14, 14½, 15)” / 28 (29, 30.5, 33, 34, 35.5, 37, 38) cm
Sleeve length to Underarm: 16½ (16½, 17, 17, 17½, 17½, 18, 18)” / 42 (42, 43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm
Upper Arm: 11 (11½, 12½, 14, 15, 16½, 18, 19½)” / 28 (29, 32, 35.5, 38, 42, 45.5, 49.5) cm
Yoke Depth (front to neckband): 7½ (7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9, 9½, 9½)” / 19 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 23, 24, 24) cm

VERSION 2 - CABLED SLEEVE

Bust Circumference: 40 (48, 56, 64)” / 101.5 (122, 142, 162.5) cm
Body Length to Underarm (at centre front): 12 (13½, 14½, 15½)” / 30.5 (34, 37, 39.5) cm
Sleeve length to Underarm: 17 (17½, 18, 18½)” / 43 (44.5, 45.5, 47) cm
Upper Arm: 12½ (15, 18, 20)” / 32 (38, 45.5, 51) cm
Yoke Depth (front to neckband): 8 (9, 9½, 10)” / 20.5 (23, 24, 25.5) cm

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This is a circular yoke-neck cropped pullover worked from the bottom up. The body and sleeves are worked separately in the
round to the base of the yoke, then joined to work the yoke. Short-rows are worked at the lower back of the yoke and lower
hem for a more comfortable fit. Sleeve instructions are written to use DPNs, however an alternate method of working small
circumferences can be used, such as Magic-Loop. The yoke is worked from a chart. As the yoke decreases, change to a shorter
circular needle, Magic-Loop or DPNs when necessary.

Make double stitch (German Short-rows)

Slip the first stitch on the left needle purl-wise and pull the working yarn over top of the right needle tightly to create a double
stitch. This is really the two legs of the stitch in the row below. Reposition the yarn as needed for the next stitch: to the front
for a purl stitch, to the back for a knit stitch. Work the next few sts tighter than usual. Later, when working the double stitch,
work it as a single stitch (like a k2tog). This is the key feature of the German Short Row.

M1L (make 1 stitch left leaning)

Insert left needle, from front to back, under strand of yarn which runs between next st on left needle and last st on right
needle; knit this st through back loop (1 st increased)

M1R (make 1 stitch right leaning)

Insert left needle, from back to front, under strand of yarn which runs between next at on left needle and last st on right
needle; knit this st through front loop (1 st increased)

Ssk (Slip, slip, knit - single decrease)

Slip two stitches knit-wise one at a time from left needle to right needle. Insert point of left needle into front of two slipped
stitches and knit them together with right needle (1 st decreased)

SSSK (Slip, slip, slip, knit - double decrease)

Slip three stitches knit-wise one at a time from left needle to right needle. Insert point of left needle into front of three slipped
stitches and knit them together with right needle (2 sts decreased)

Ssp (Slip, slip, purl - single decrease)

Slip two stitches knit-wise one at a time from left needle to right needle. Slip these stitches back to the left needle without
twisting them. Insert point of right needle into the two stitches through the back of the loops and purl them together (1 st
decreased)

S2KP2 (Slip 2, knit 1, pass 2 over - double decrease)

Slip 2 sts together at same time knit-wise, knit next st, pass 2 slipped stitches over knit st (2 sts decreased)

2/2 LC
Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold in front of work. K2, then k2 from cn.

Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)

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approx approximately rep repeat

BOR beginning of round rnd(s) round(s)
cn cable needle RS right side of fabric
Dec(d) decrease(d) sl slip
DPNs double pointed needles SM slip marker
Inc(d) increase(d) st(s) stitch(es)
k(K) knit St st Stockinette/stocking stitch
knit-wise insert needle into stitch as if to knit it Ssk (see Stitch Guide)
k2tog knit 2 stitches together (decrease) Ssp (see Stitch Guide)
k3tog knit 3 stitches together (double decrease) SSSK (see Stitch Guide)
M1L (see Stitch Guide) S2KP2 (see Stitch Guide)
M1R (see Stitch Guide) tog together
p(P) purl WS wrong side of fabric
p2tog purl 2 stitches together (decrease) yo yarn over (increase)
patt pattern * repeat instructions from the asterisk as directed
PM place marker [ ] repeat instructions in brackets as directed
purl-wise insert needle into stitch as if to purl it

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328) sts using the long-tail cast on method, or your
VERSION 1 - PLAIN SLEEVE preferred method of cast on. PM for BOR and join in
Sleeves (make 2) the rnd, making sure that sts are not twisted around
Using 3.75 mm (US 5) DPNs, cast on 40 (44, 44, 48, 52, needle.
56, 56, 60) sts using the long-tail cast on method, or
your preferred method of knitting small Rnd 1: [K2, p2] to end.
circumferences (DPNs, short circular needles, or Rep rnd 1 until work measures 2”/ 5 cm from cast on
Magic-Loop). Join in round making sure that sts are edge and inc 0 (2, 0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2) sts evenly spaced
not twisted around needle. PM for BOR. across last rnd, using an M1L. — 176 (198, 220, 242, 264,
286, 308, 330) sts
Rnd 1: [K2, p2] to end.
Rep rnd 1 until work measures 2½” / 6.5 cm from cast Change to 4.00 mm (US 6) longer circular needle and
on edge) and inc 2 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0) sts evenly spaced
work as follows:
across last rnd, using an M1L. — 42 (44, 44, 48, 52, 56,
Next Rnd: K88 (99, 110, 121, 132, 143, 154, 165), PM for
56, 60) sts
side, k to end.
Change to 4.00 mm DPNs (or needle in preferred
Shape Back Hem
style for working small circumferences), and work as
follows: Working back and forth in St st (knit RS rows, purl WS
Knit 1 (5, 7, 7, 9, 5, 5, 3) rnds. rows), work the following short-rows to add shape to
back hem.
Sleeve Increases
Inc Rnd: K1, M1L, knit to 1 st before BOR marker, M1R, Short-Row 1 (RS): Knit to side marker, SM, k12, turn.
k1. — 2 sts inc’d. Short-Row 2 (WS): Make double st, purl to BOR
marker, SM, p12, turn.
Rep inc rnd every 12th (10th, 8th, 6th, 6th, 6th, 4th, Short-Row 3 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
4th) rnd 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 14, 12, 16) more times, then back, knit to side marker, SM, k6, turn.
every - (-, 10th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 6th, 6th) rnd - (-, 2, 4, 4, Short-Row 4 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
2, 9, 7) more times. — 60 (64, 68, 78, 82, 90, 100, 108) front, purl to BOR marker, SM, p6, turn.
sts Short-Row 5 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
back, knit to side marker, SM, k3, turn.
Continue in St st in the rnd until sleeve measures Short-Row 6 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
16½ (16½, 17, 17, 17½, 17½, 18, 18)” / 42 (42, 43, 43, 44.5, front, purl to BOR marker, SM, p3, turn.
44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm from cast on edge, or desired Short-Row 7 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
length to underarm. back, knit to side marker, SM, k2, turn.
Short-Row 8 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
Next Rnd: Knit, ending 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts before
front, purl to BOR, SM, p2, turn.
BOR marker.
Next Short-Row (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
Place next 10 (10, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16) sts on waste yarn
back, knit to BOR marker.
or st holder for underarm, removing marker. Break
yarn. — 50 (54, 56, 66, 70, 76, 86, 92) sts
Next Rnd: Knit, working the double sts as one (like a
Set aside first sleeve, placing remaining 50 (54, 56, k2tog). — 176 (198, 220, 242, 264, 286, 308, 330) sts
66, 70, 76, 86, 92) sts on waste yarn or spare needle.
Work even in St st in the rnd until work measures 11
Work second sleeve as first. (11½, 12, 13, 13½, 14, 14½, 15)” / 28 (29, 30.5, 33, 34, 35.5,
37, 38) cm from cast on edge when measured at the
Body front or desired length to underarm, and ending 5 (5,
Using 3.75 mm (US 5) longer circular needle, cast on 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts before BOR marker.
176 (196, 220, 240, 264, 284, 308,

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Join for Yoke Size 4X Only
Next Rnd: Knit next 10 (10, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16) sts, then Adjustment Rnd: [K2tog, k9] twice, [k2tog, k4] to last
place these sts on waste yarn for right underarm, 22 sts, [k2tog, k9] twice. — - (-, -, -, -, -, -, 405) sts
removing BOR marker. Knit across back sts to 5 (5, 6,
6, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts before the side marker, place next 10 All Sizes Resume
(10, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16) sts on waste yarn for left Begin Yoke Pattern (Change to shorter circular
underarm removing side marker. Transfer sts from needle when necessary)
one sleeve on to left needle of body and k50 (54, 56, Begin working yoke pattern from Chart A rep’ing the
66, 70, 76, 86, 92) sts for left sleeve, then knit across 27 st rep 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14) times around, and
front sts to end, transfer sts from second sleeve on to working decreases where indicated until 56 rnds of
left needle of body and k50 (54, 56, 66, 70, 76, 86, 92) chart are complete. — 99 (99, 110, 121, 132, 143, 154, 165)
sts for right sleeve. PM for BOR. — 256 (286, 308, 350, sts
380, 410, 452, 482) sts total, with BOR marker placed
at back right. Sizes XS & S Only
Adjustment Rnd: Knit, inc 1 (5, -, -, -, -, -, -) sts evenly
Work 1 rnd even. spaced around, using an M1L. — 100 (104, -, -, -, -, -, -)
sts
Shape Back Yoke
Short-Row 1 (RS): K103 (116, 126, 142, 155, 167, 183, Sizes M, L, XL &2X Only
196), turn. Adjustment Rnd: Knit, dec - (-, 2, 9, 16, 19, -, -) sts
Short-Row 2 (WS): Make double st, purl to BOR, SM, evenly spaced around. —- (-, 108, 112, 116, 124, -, -) sts
p25 (27, 28, 33, 35, 38, 43, 47) sts, turn.
Short-Row 3 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to Sizes 3X & 4X Only
back, knit to BOR marker, SM, knit to 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, Adjustment Rnd: [K2tog, k- (-, -, -, -, -, 4, 3] to last - (-
7) sts before the double st, turn. , -, -, -, -, 4, 5) sts, k2tog, k- (-, -, -, -, -, 2, 3). — - (-, -, -,
Short-Row 4 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to -, -, 128, 132) sts
front, purl to BOR marker, SM, purl to 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7,
7) sts before the double st, turn. All Sizes Resume
Short-Row 5 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to Neckband
back, knit to BOR marker, SM, knit to 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, With 3.75 mm (US 5) DPNs (or needle in preferred
8) sts before the double st, turn. style for working small circumferences), work as
Short-Row 6 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to follows:
front, purl to BOR marker, SM, purl to 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, Rnd 1: [K2, p2] to end.
8) sts before the double st, turn. Rep rnd 1 until neckband measures 3” / 7.5 cm or to
Rep short-rows 5 and 6, - (-, -, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) more times. desired length.
Next Short-Row (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to Bind off evenly in rib pattern.
back, knit to BOR marker.

Next Rnd: Knit, working the double sts as one (like a Use 3 needle bind off or Kitchener st to join
k2tog). — 256 (286, 308, 350, 380, 410, 452, 482) sts underarm sts. Use the yarn ends to close any holes
that remain at the underarms. Weave in ends and
Work 0 (0, 2, 4, 8, 8, 12, 12) rnds even. block to measurements.

Sizes XS, M, XL, 2X & 3X Only VERSION 2 - CABLED SLEEVE

Adjustment Rnd: K14 (-, 5, -, 0, 1, 6, -), [k2tog, k17 (-, 6, Sleeves (make 2)
-, 4, 5, 4, -)] to last 14 (-, 7, -, 2, 3, 8, -) sts, k2tog, k12 (-, Using 3.75 mm (US 5) DPNs and a strand each of Yarns
5, -, 0, 1, 6). — 243 (-, 270, -, 316, 351, 378, -) sts A and B held together throughout, cast on 46 (54, 54,
62) sts using the long-tail cast on method, or your
Sizes S & L Only preferred method of knitting small circumferences
Adjustment Rnd: K- (6, -, 5, -, -, -, -), [K2tog, k4, k2tog, (DPNs, short circular needles, or Magic-Loop). Join in
k5] to last 7 sts, k2tog, k5. — - (243, -, 297, -, -, -, -) sts round making sure that sts are not twisted around
needle. PM for BOR.

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Rnd 1: P1, [k2, p2] 4 (5, 5, 6) times, k2, PM, work Rnd 1 Rnd 1: [K2, p2] to end.
of Chart B over next 8 sts, PM, [k2, p2] to last 3 sts, k2, Rep rnd 1 until work measures 2”/ 5 cm from cast on
p1. edge.
Rep rnd 1 until work measures approx 3¼” / 8 cm
from cast on edge or desired length, ending with a rnd Change to 4.00 mm (US 6) longer circular needle and
4 of chart. work as follows:
Next Rnd: K110 (132, 154, 176), PM for side, k to end.
Change to 4.00 mm DPNs (or needle in preferred
style for working small circumferences), and work as Shape Back Hem
follows: Working back and forth in St st (knit RS rows, purl WS
Next Rnd: K19 (23, 25, 27), SM, work Rnd 1 of Chart B rows), work the following short-rows to add shape to
over next 8 sts, SM, k19 (23, 25, 27). back hem.
Rep last rnd, working appropriate rnds of chart until
4 rnds of chart have been completed. Short-Row 1 (RS): Knit to side marker, SM, k12, turn.
Short-Row 2 (WS): Make double st, purl to BOR
Continue to rep rnds 1-4 of chart for cable patt, and at marker, SM, p12, turn.
same time, work as follows: Short-Row 3 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
back, knit to side marker, SM, k6, turn.
Sleeve Increases Short-Row 4 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
Inc Rnd: K1, M1L, knit to marker, SM, work front, purl to BOR marker, SM, p6, turn.
appropriate rnd of chart, SM, k to last st, M1R, k1. — 2 Short-Row 5 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
sts inc’d. back, knit to side marker, SM, k3, turn.
Short-Row 6 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
Rep inc rnd every 6th (6th, 4th, 4th) rnd 2 (11, 23, 24) front, purl to BOR marker, SM, p3, turn.
more times, then every 8th (8th, -, -) rnd 9 (3, -, -) Short-Row 7 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
more times. — 70 (84, 102, 112) sts back, knit to side marker, SM, k2, turn.
Short-Row 8 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
Continue in cable patt as established until sleeve front, purl to BOR, SM, p2, turn.
measures approx 17 (17½, 18, 18½)” / 43 (44.5, 45.5, 47) Next Short-Row (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
cm from cast on edge, or desired length to back, knit to BOR marker.
underarm, ending with a rnd 4 of chart.
Next Rnd: Knit, working the double sts as one (like a
Next Rnd: Knit to marker, SM, work rnd 1 of chart, k2tog). — 220 (264, 308, 352) sts
SM, knit ending 6 (6, 7, 8) sts before BOR marker.
Work even in St st in the rnd until work measures 12
(13½, 14½, 15½)” / 30.5 (34, 37, 39.5) cm from cast on
Place next 12 (12, 14, 16) sts on waste yarn or st holder
edge when measured at the front or desired length to
for underarm, removing marker. Break yarn. — 58
underarm, and ending 6 (6, 7, 8) sts before BOR
(72, 88, 96) sts
marker.

Set aside first sleeve, placing remaining 58 (72, 88,

Join for Yoke
96) sts on waste yarn or spare needle.
Next Rnd: Knit next 12 (12, 14, 16) sts, then place these
sts on waste yarn for right underarm, removing BOR
Work second sleeve as first.
marker. Knit across back sts to 6 (6, 7, 8) sts before the
side marker, place next 12 (12, 14, 16) sts on waste yarn
Body
for left underarm removing side marker. Transfer sts
Using 3.75 mm (US 5) longer circular needle and a
from one sleeve on to left needle of body and work as
strand each of Yarns A and B held together
follows: K25 (32, 40, 44), SM, work rnd 2 of Chart B,
throughout, cast on 220 (264, 308, 352) sts using the
SM, k25 (32, 40, 44). Knit across front sts to end,
long-tail cast on method, or your preferred method
transfer sts from second sleeve on to left needle of
of cast on. PM for BOR and join in the rnd, making
body and work as follows: K25 (32, 40, 44), SM, work
sure that sts are not twisted around needle.

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rnd 2 of Chart B, SM, k25 (32, 40, 44). PM for BOR. — Size 4 Only
312 (384, 456, 512) sts total, with BOR marker placed at Adjustment Rnd: K- (-, -, 4), [k2tog, k- (-, -, 4)] to last -
back right. (-, -, 2) sts before marker, k- (-, -, 2), SM, work rnd 3 of
chart, SM, k- (-, -, 6), [k2tog, k- (-, -, 4)] to last - (-, -, 2)
Next Rnd: *Knit to next marker, SM, work rnd 3 of sts before next marker, k- (-, -, 2), SM, work rnd 3 of
Chart B, SM*; rep from * to * once more, knit to BOR. chart, SM, k- (-, -, 6), [k2tog, k- (-, -, 4)] to last 2 sts,
k2tog. — - (-, -, 432) sts
Shape Back Yoke
Short-Row 1 (RS): K to 1 st before next marker, turn. All Sizes Resume
Short-Row 2 (WS): Make double st, purl to BOR, purl Begin Yoke Pattern (Change to shorter circular
to 1 st before next marker, turn. needle when necessary)
Short-Row 3 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to Begin working yoke pattern from Chart A, rep’ing the
back, knit to BOR marker, SM, knit to 5 (6, 7, 7) sts 27 st rep 10 (12, 14, 16) times around, and working
before the double st, turn. decreases where indicated until 56 rnds of chart are
Short-Row 4 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to complete. — 110 (132, 154, 176) sts
front, purl to BOR marker, SM, purl to 5 (6, 7, 7) sts
before the double st, turn. Sizes 1 & 2 Only
Adjustment Rnd: Knit, dec 2 (16, -, -) sts evenly spaced
Short-Row 5 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to around. — 108 (116, -, -) sts
back, knit to BOR marker, SM, knit to 6 (7, 8, 8) sts
before the double st, turn. Sizes 3 & 4 Only
Short-Row 6 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to Adjustment Rnd: [K2tog, k- (-, 4, 2)] to last - (-, 4, 4) sts,
front, purl to BOR marker, SM, purl to 6 (7, 8, 8) sts k2tog, k- (-, 2, 2). — - (-, 128, 132) sts
before the double st, turn.
Rep short-rows 5 and 6, - (1, 2, 2) more times. All Sizes Resume
Next Short-Row (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to Neckband
back, knit to BOR marker. With 3.75 mm (US 5) DPNs (or needle in preferred
style for working small circumferences), work as
Next Rnd: Knit to next marker, working the double sts follows:
as one (like a k2tog), SM, work rnd 4 of chart, SM, knit Rnd 1: [K2, p2] to end.
to next marker, SM, work rnd 4 of chart, SM, knit to Rep rnd 1 until neckband measures 3” / 7.5 cm or to
end, working the double sts as one (like a k2tog). — 312 desired length.
(384, 456, 512) sts Bind off evenly in rib pattern.

Work 2 (6, 10, 14) rnds even, continuing to work

appropriate rnds of chart between markers. You will Use 3 needle bind off or Kitchener st to join
have ended on a rnd 2 of chart. underarm sts. Use the yarn ends to close any holes
that remain at the underarms. Weave in ends and
Sizes 1 & 3 Only block to measurements.
Adjustment Rnd: K0 (-, 1, -), [k2tog, k4 (-, 3, -)] to last
9 (-, 9, -) sts before marker, k9 (-, 9, -), SM, work rnd 3
of chart, SM, k13 (-, 14, -), [k2tog, k4 (-, 3, -)] to last 9 (-,
11, -) sts before next marker, k9 (-, 11, -), SM, work rnd
3 of chart, SM, k13 (-, 14, -), [k2tog, k4 (-, 3, -)] 2 (-, 5, -)
times, k0 (-, 1, -). — 270 (-, 378, -) sts

Size 2 Only
Adjustment Rnd: K- (2, -, -), [k2tog, k- (4, -, -)] to
marker, SM, work rnd 3 of chart, SM, k- (4, -, -), [k2tog,
k- (4, -, -)] to next marker, SM, work rnd 3 of chart, SM,
k- (4, -, -), [k2tog, k- (4, -, -)] - (4, -, -) times, k2tog, k2.
— - (324, -, -) sts

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Key

Chart B – Version 2 Only

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