A modern shape with a nod towards the classic French mariner’s pullover, Headland is drop shouldered, and designed with positive ease—but uses some clever shaping to keep things from getting overly boxy.

Short rows at the shoulders creates a fun intersection of stripes—and a really great fit. More short rows curve and lower the back hem.

Instructions are given for working Headland with 2 x 2 row stripes or 6 x 2 row stripes—each makes for a very different look.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
garment circumference at bust
37 (39, 43, 45, 48¼, 51, 53¾, 57¾, 59¾, 63)“
94 (99, 109, 114.5, 123, 129.5, 136.5, 146.5, 151.5, 160) cm

SUGGESTED EASE
bust: + 6 to 8” / +15 to 20 cm
upper arm: + ¾ to 1½“ / + 2 to 4 cm

Samples shown in 45” / 114.5 cm size, worn with 6½“ / 16.5 cm of positive ease at bust, ¾” / 2 cm at upper arm.

YARN
Quince and Co Tern, 75% American wool, 25% silk;
221 yd / 202 m / 50g

2 x 2 stripes
MC: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins in Stonington
CC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins in Mist

6 x 2 stripes
MC: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins in Wheeler Bay
CC: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in Mist

Want more information? Download the Headland info pdf for a full listing of yardage requirements, tips on selecting a size, and more.

Need help? If you have questions about Headland—or just want to share your progress—please visit the Headland discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.