Designer Natalie Bullock tells us that Drover was inspired by the American West and her admiration for the people who live and work in the backcountry in this region. The focus of the design was to create something warm, rustic, and with a bit of flair; and we can safely say that she has succeeded.

Knit from the top down, this sweater allows you to try it on as you go, meaning you can gauge the length of the sleeves and the body easily. Whether you're wearing it riding, driving, walking, or sitting, Drover might not be your trusty steed, but it can be your trusty companion.

Yarns featured in the picture are Recollect Sport in Willow Creek and Oh Dang! in Hacer. To see the complete range of colors check out Recollect and Reminisce Sport. For a superwash option you can use Spinster's Daughter Sport.

Recommended Needle Size: US 3 (3.25mm) & US 5 (3.75mm)

Yarn we recommend using are:

Recollect Sport + Oh Dang! Solids

Reminisce Sport + Oh Dang! Solids

Confluence Cotton + Oh Dang! Speckles

Spinster's Daughter Sport + Oh Dang! Speckles

Tips and Tricks:

Drover is knit seamlessly from the top down in the round. The back neck is shaped with wrap & turn short rows. Once the yoke is complete, sleeves are separated and sleeve sts placed on hold to be picked up and worked after finishing the body. Top down sweaters offer the flexibility to try on as you go so that you can decide the perfect yoke length for your body. You may choose to catch some of the longer floats in the colorwork section.

You can purchase the Pom Pom book here.

You can also find the pattern on Ravelry.