Diamonds and Purls Pullover by Cheryl Faust

Diamonds and Purls Pullover

Knitting
December 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch, using Needle B
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1070 - 2725 yards (978 - 2492 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
English
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D I A M O N D S & P U R L S • P U L L O V E R
Beginning at the body, Diamonds and Purls Pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. After casting on, short rows are added to create a higher back neck. Next, a stranded colorwork yoke is knit and additional short rows are worked to finish the yoke shaping. Sleeve stitches are then placed on hold. The body is worked in the round utilizing charts to create a simple knit and purl texture pattern. Sleeves stitches are then picked up and worked in the round down to a stranded colorwork cuff. Lastly, you’ll come back to the neckline, pick up stitches and knit the collar.

S I Z E S
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) 10

F I N I S H E D • B U S T • C I R C U M F E R E N C E
30 (33.25, 38.25, 41.75, 46.75)(50, 53.25, 58.25, 61.75) 66.75” / 76 (84.5, 91, 106, 118.5)(127, 135.5, 148, 157) 169.5 cm

S U G G E S T E D • E A S E
0 - 6” / 0 - 15 cm of positive ease
Sample is worn with approximately 6” / 15 cm of positive ease at bust

Y A R N • R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Note that yardage requirements are estimated and may vary depending on type of yarn used, gauge variations or any modifications.
• Main Color (MC)
Approx. 682 (769, 860, 963, 1100)(1202, 1330, 1485, 1609) 1736 yards
Approx. 624 (703, 786, 881, 1006)(1099, 1216, 1358, 1471) 1587 meters
• Contrasting Color 1 (CC1)
Approx. 186 (210, 235, 263, 300)(328, 363, 405, 439) 473 yards
Approx. 170 (192, 215, 240, 274)(300, 332, 370, 401) 433 meters
• Contrasting Color 2 (CC2)
Approx. 203 (228, 256, 286, 327)(357, 395, 441, 478) 516 yards
Approx. 186 (208, 234, 262, 299)(326, 361, 403, 437) 472 meters

S U G G E S T E D • Y A R N
Used for sample:
• (MC): The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers,
Recollect Sport (185 yards / 169 m per skein)
Shown in colorway “Daddy State of Mind” (Green):
4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 9, 9) 10 skeins

• (CC1): The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers,
Recollect Sport (185 yards / 169 m per skein)
Shown in colorway “Everything’s Copacetic” (Purple):
1 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3, 3) 3 skeins

• (CC2): Spincycle Yarns, Dyed in the Wool (200 yards / 183 m per skein) Shown in colorway “Deep Bump” (blue/green):
2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3, 3) 3 skeins

SAMPLE 2: Candice used Spincycle’s Wilder in Light Grey as her MC, Fugitive in Recollect Sport as CC1 and Dyed in the Wool in color-way Wild Horses as CC2. The textured portions of the body and sleeves were replaced with stockinette stitch.

N E E D L E S
Use needle sizes that will result in correct gauge. Sizes below are to be used as a guide only.
• Needle A: Use needle one size smaller than Needle B, 16” / 40 cm and 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needle, as designated
• Needle B: US 5 / 3.75 mm – 16” / 40 cm and 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needle and small circumference needle preference, as designated
• Needle C: Use needle two sizes smaller than Needle B, 16” / 40 cm circular needle for collar / neck finishing

G A U G E Knit in the Round and Blocked
24 sts x 32 rounds = 4” x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch,
using Needle B
22.5 sts x 32 rounds = 4” x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in moss stitch,
using Needle A

N O T I O N S
Stitch Markers, Waste Yarn, Tapestry Needle, Blocking Tools 

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.