Peaks Pullover by Purl Soho

Peaks Pullover

Knitting
February 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1200 - 2100 yards (1097 - 1920 m)
33¼ (36, 38¾, 41¼, 44, 46¾, 49¼) inches
English
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MATERIALS

  • 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino wool, 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1200 (1315, 1500, 1570, 1725, 1890, 2100) yards required. We used Dove Gray.
  • US 6 (4mm), 32-inch circular needles
  • US 6, 24-inch circular needles
  • US 6, 16-inch circular needles
  • A set of US 6 double pointed needles
  • 5 stitch markers, including a unique one
  • 4 stitch holders or some scrap yarn

NOTE: Looking to knit your sleeves in double-time? Swap the double pointed needles for 32-inch or longer circular needles, and check out our Magic Loop: Two At A Time Tutorial!

GAUGE
24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib stitch
22 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
NOTE For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!

33¼ (36, 38¾, 41¼, 44, 46¾, 49¼)

To fit actual chest circumference 30–31 (33–34, 35–36, 38–39, 41–42, 43–44, 46–47) inches, with approximately 2–3 inches of ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 33¼ (36, 38¾, 41¼, 44, 46¾, 49¼) inches
  • Finished Length from Base of Back Neck to Back Bottom Edge: 24 (24½, 26, 26¾, 28, 29½, 31½) inches
  • Finished Length from Underarm to Cuff: 17½ (17½, 18, 18, 18½, 18½, 18½) inches

SAMPLE: The sweater pictured here is size 38¾ inches modeled with 4¼ inches of ease.