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Finished Measurements:
35½ (41¼, 47¾, 53¼) (59, 65, 71)” [90 (105, 121, 135) (150, 165, 180.5) cm] bust
Sample is shown in size 47¾ [121 cm] 2-8" [5-20 cm] positive ease.

Yarn: Chickadee
7 (8, 9, 10) (10, 12, 13) skeins MC - Crow
1 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins CC - Egret

Needles:
40” circular needle in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

Gauge:
24 sts and 34 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking

Construction:
The pullover is knit from the top down. 
Beginning with the ribbed mock neck, the yoke is worked in the 
round in a colorwork pattern. The sleeves are separated and worked in the round 
from top to cuff without shaping to achieve a puffy shaped sleeve. 
The body is worked in the round to hem. 

Skills Required:
long tail cast on
backward loop cast on
w&t short rows
colorwork

modoko

Keiko Kikuno

$8

Taking inspiration from the traditional Japanese textile motif called Modoko, Keiko’s pullover showcases a balanced colorwork pattern that neatly flows across the yoke.  Worked from the top down in Chickadee, Modoko features puffy sleeves that add a gentle touch to the overall aesthetic. 

This pattern is also available as part of Artisan Collection: Keiko Kikuno.

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Finished Measurements:
35½ (41¼, 47¾, 53¼) (59, 65, 71)” [90 (105, 121, 135) (150, 165, 180.5) cm] bust
Sample is shown in size 47¾ [121 cm] 2-8" [5-20 cm] positive ease.

Yarn: Chickadee
7 (8, 9, 10) (10, 12, 13) skeins MC - Crow
1 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins CC - Egret

Needles:
40” circular needle in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

Gauge:
24 sts and 34 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking

Construction:
The pullover is knit from the top down. 
Beginning with the ribbed mock neck, the yoke is worked in the 
round in a colorwork pattern. The sleeves are separated and worked in the round 
from top to cuff without shaping to achieve a puffy shaped sleeve. 
The body is worked in the round to hem. 

Skills Required:
long tail cast on
backward loop cast on
w&t short rows
colorwork