Schoolgirl Pullover by Ann Budd

Schoolgirl Pullover

Knitting
January 2000
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
540 - 756 yards (494 - 691 m)
26 (29, 32, 35)" (66 (73.5, 81.5, 91.5) cm) chest circumference, buttoned
English
This pattern is available for free.

Also available for $5.50.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “The lime green color of this super simple pullover - plus the rolled edges and cropped length - give it a fresh, hip look, just right for the schoolgirl with a modern sense of style. Plain old stockinette stitch is the perfect platform for showing off the beauty of the thick-and-thin ultra-soft yarn.”

Finished Size: 26 (29, 32, 35)“ (66 (73.5, 81.5, 91.5) cm) chest circumference, buttoned; to fit size 2T (4T, 6, 8). Sweater shown measures 32” (81.5 cm).

Yarn: Tahki Davos (100% wool; 108 yd 100 m/50 g): #5 green (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7) balls.

Yarn weight: #5 - Bulky

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st.

Needles:

  • Body and Sleeves - Size 9 (5.5 mm).
  • Neckband - Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16” (40-cm) circular (cir).
  • Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2000/2001