This is the DK weight sibling of the Marklee pullover. The fit is slightly oversized, but without being too boxy. A lateral braid across the shoulders adds a crisp, graphic detail. Slip-stitch ‘side seams’ angle sightly toward the front of the garment, creating a flattering line that ends at the sweet split hem.

Knit from the top, the shoulders are shaped with short rows, angling them downward for a better fit. Front and back are joined at the underarms and the body is worked in the round to the hem. The bottom edge dips slightly lower at the back, before dividing for the hem. Sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked in the round to the cuff.

Finished measurements
Garment circumference at bust
35¼ (38½, 41½, 44, 47¼, 50½, 53½, 56, 59¼, 62½)“
[89.5 (97.5, 105.5, 112, 120, 128, 136, 142, 150.5, 158.5) cm]

Suggested ease at bust: + 4 to 7” [+10 to 18 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 1” [+ 2 to 2.5 cm]

Sample shown in 44” [112 cm] size, worn with 7” [15 cm] of positive ease at bust, ¾“ [2 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
Sporty Opal by The Woolen Rabbit,
75% Merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 270 yd [247 m] per 115 g skein, in colorway Through the Looking Glass;

4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins; or

870 (1000, 1080, 1200, 1340, 1470, 1600, 1750, 1920, 2100) yds [790 (910, 990, 1100, 1230, 1350, 1470, 1600, 1750, 1920) m] DK or heavy sport weight yarn.

Needles
US 7 [4.5 mm]
US 5 [3.75 mm]

Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain gauge

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, on US 7 [4.5 mm] needles, after blocking.

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