Montmartre Pullover by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Montmartre Pullover

Knitting
October 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in St st intarsia parts from charts with larger needles.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
1265 - 2185 yards (1157 - 1998 m)
About 33½ (37, 40½, 45, 49, 53)" (85 [94, 103, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5] cm) bust circumference.
English

This close-fitting pullover is worked in four pieces (back, front, and two sleeves) that are seamed together. The neck is shaped with a deep U in the front and a subtle dip in the back for a comfortable fit. Intarsia heart motifs add allover femininity.

Finished Size About 33½ (37, 40½, 45, 49, 53)“ (85 94, 103, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5 cm) bust circumference. Designed to be worn with about 1” (2.5 cm) of positive ease. Pullover shown measures 37” (94 cm).

Yarn Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd 105 m/25 g): #127 Pebble (MC, light gray), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls; #123 Oxford (CC1, dark gray), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls; #595 Maroon (CC2) 1 ball for all sizes. Sportweight (#2 Fine).

Needles Body and sleeves: size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm): straight or circular (cir); Ribbing: size U.S. 1½ (2.5 mm): straight or cir; Neckband: size U.S. 1½ (2.5 mm): 16” (40 cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); yarn bobbins; tapestry needle.

Gauge 25 sts and 37 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st intarsia patts from charts with larger needles.

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