Island Pullover by Norah Gaughan

Island Pullover

Knitting
January 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Seed Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1470 - 2520 yards (1344 - 2304 m)
Bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)
English

Each of the three twisted-stitch patterns visually imitates patterns you might find in a traditional Irish knit. Setting the wide center panel and flanking side “cables” in a moss stitch background supports the illusion. Wear this simple drop-shoulder pullover anywhere from 4-12” oversized.

Yarn:
Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (approx 210 yards): 7 (8, 8, 9, 10)(10, 11, 12, 12) skeins in Aurora

Needles:
One pair straight needles, size 2
One 16” long circular needle, size 2
One pair straight needles, size 3
(Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.)

Notions:
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn

Gauges:
29 sts and 44 rows = 4” in Seed stitch, using larger needles
34 sts and 44 rows = 4” in Plaid Garter Small, using larger needles
24-st panel from the Three Columns pattern measures 2 1/2”, using larger needles