Hunter Creek Pullover by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Hunter Creek Pullover

Knitting
August 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in moss stitch patt
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1250 - 2250 yards (1143 - 2057 m)
men’s small (medium, large, 1X, 2X)
English
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Standard-fitting pullover with all over moss stitch pattern on body and ribbed sleeves. To fit men’s 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”/86 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm chest circumference. (for sizing information visit www.worldknits.com)

Finished Measurements 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57)”/94 (104, 114, 124.5, 134.5, 145)cm chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 41”/104cm, modeled with 3”/7.5cm of positive ease.

Yarn Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted (100% merino wool; 250yd 228m/4oz 113g): Michigan Blue, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) hanks.

Needles US Size 5 (3.75mm) and US Size 7 (4.5mm) needles; US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16”/40cm circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in moss stitch patt using larger needles; 26 sts and 25 rows = 4”/10cm in 2x2 rib patt using larger needles.

If you’re interested in the inspiration behind this design you can read about it at Worldknits. While you’re there you can also check out the music I was listening to while writing the pattern and knitting the sample. I hope you enjoy! -Alex