Tillie is a popover with very short sleeves that are full width at the ends and require no increases or decreases. The pattern is versatile and includes options so you can get your desired fit. Tillie plays with ribbing in two directions and is knit from the beginning of the left sleeve across the yoke to the end of the right sleeve. Once the yoke is completed, stitches are picked up along the bottom edge and ribbing is worked that will hang vertically. There are two neckline choices as well, both start with ribbing, but one version is folded to the inside and stitched down, whereas the other version is left as a cowl.
Tillie is knit by holding a strand of woolly Horizon with a strand of silk mohair Frond. The resulting fabric is lofty with a stunning halo and is very soft. The combination of yarn and pattern makes a piece that is so easy and comfortable to wear. The hint of silk elevates this piece, and adds a touch of luxury to any outfit.
There are six colorways to choose from. And to celebrate the release of Tillie, we have created new colorways!
Mouse is slightly variegated to offer a bit of depth and beauty and features warm shades of brown.
Mushroom is a beautiful neutral and showcases what natural dyes do best, shift ever so gently with the light; sometimes brown sometimes a slight sage green.
Crystal Clear features a pale, crystal clear shade of indigo winding throughout the skein.
For the first time ever, we our offering deep rosy Red Pear on Frond as well as Firefly and Nutmeg on Horizon.
Here are the pairings of Horizon and Frond:
Red Pear / Red Pear
Firefly / Meringue
Weathered Wood / Lighthouse
Nutmeg / Mouse
Mushroom / Mushroom
Fresh Water / Crystal Clear
Finished Measurements
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)” / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) cm Length: 17.5 (19.5, 21.5, 23.5)(24.5, 26.5, 28.5)” / 44.5 (49.5, 54.5, 59.5) (62, 67.5, 72.5) cm
Gauge
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm square over 2x2 Ribbing with US 8 / 5 mm needle. Your swatch should be stretched out horizontally before measuring, as the top of the garment will pull the ribbing open.
Yarn
Horizon by A Verb For Keeping Warm, 100% US Wool; 160 yds / 146 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
4 (5, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9) skeins
Frond by A Verb For Keeping Warm, 72% Mohair, 28% Silk; 459 yds / 420 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins
Sample size is 44" and the colorway used is Mushroom. If you would like other colorways, please see our full palette of and .
Note: Two versions of Tillie come with the pattern. If you would like to knit the longer body and sleeve, please contact us, and we can advise on yarn quantities.
This bundle includes:
4-9 skeins of Horizon yarn and 2-3 skeins of Frond yarn (based upon the size chosen)
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Additional necessary and recommended tools:
+ US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body and sleeves (length should be shorter than bust circumference). Needle should be long enough to do Magic Loop on Sleeves (or use dpns)
+ US 6 / 4 mm 16” needle for Neckline
+ US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
+ US 0-3 / 2-3 mm and US 0-1 / 2-2.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
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Pattern
This bundle does NOT include the pattern. Please purchase the pattern directly from .
