Ebony Pullover by Rosemary Drysdale

Ebony Pullover

Knitting
September 2017
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in St st on smaller needles
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
294 - 441 yards (269 - 403 m)
34.5, (39.5, 44.25, 49.25, 54.25)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Knit a basic drop-shoulder sweater that goes with everything! The Ebony Pullover features simple shapes and stitches and knits up quickly on size 19 needles. Newer and experienced knitters alike will enjoy the meditative act of forming exaggerated stitches in a delightful wool-alpaca blend that shows off the best of both fibers—elasticity, stitch definition, bloom, drape, and body.

Finished Size: 34.5, (39.5, 44.25, 49.25, 54.25)“ bust circumference. Pullover show measures 49.25”.

Yarn: Tahki Yarns Nevada (70% organic virgin wool, 30% alpaca): #04 stone grey, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls.

Needles: Sizes 17 (12.75 mm) and 19 (15 mm): straight. Size 19 (15 mm): 16” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers; stitch holders; removable markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 6.5 sts and 9 rows = 4” in St st on smaller needles.