River Birch by Deborah Newton

Craft: Knitting

In the River Birch popover, a slip-stitch pattern combines with Marla’s tweedy colors and Sami’s soft solid. The result is a yarn-y game of hide-and-seek rather than a rigid geometrical form.

It’s texture all the way in these springtime pieces by Deborah Newton featuring Marla, Sami, or both together! Interesting stitches give the fabrics depth and dimension, while on-trend shapes are perfect for layering.

SIZES

Finished Chest Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)”

Length: 20 (20¾, 20¾, 21½) (22, 22, 22¾)”

Shown in size 36” with 0” ease.

MATERIALS

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay MARLA (100% superwash merino; approx. 273 yds/100 g): 2 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) sks MC.

Manos del Uruguay SAMI (100% superwash merino; approx. 273 yds/100 g): 2 (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) sks CC.

Shown in K201 Tabac (Marla, MC) and Y2449 Dewdrop (Sami, CC)

Needles & Notions

US 6/4 mm straight needles or 24” circular needle, and 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Removable markers or scrap yarn

Stitch marker

Optional needle in smaller size than main needle for binding off ribbed edgings

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

24½ sts and 46 rows = 4”/10 cm in Slipped Stitch pattern.

NOTES

The back and front are worked separately and seamed together during finishing, then the armhole edgings and neckband are added.