Three easy pieces: three patterns to mix and match.

#2 of the e-book Three easy pieces is a simple pullover with a raglan sleeve inset knit at a loose gauge.
At any time you can switch between the three patterns. They all start in the same way and have the same stitch counts.
Check #1 for a short sleeved or 3/4 tapered sleeved version in gradients or with some colorwork and A-line body.
Go to #3 if you want to add a turtle neck and balloon sleeves.

#2 is worked top down, seamlessly in the round and features eye catching ‘petals’ that are sewn into fents.
The fents are either steeked or knit without cutting. The two methods are included:

• if you are adventurous and like to change the position of the petals, they can be made by steeks and cutting
• or you can knit the fents without having to cut the fabric.

The ‘petals’ are knit separately in the round and sewn in place giving the effect that they are behind the fents.
If you use the steek method, you should use a sticky woolen yarn, don’t use superwash wool or cotton yarns. Instead of using worsted weight yarn you can use a sport weight or light DK weight yarn paired with mohair.

The hem and cuffs are finished with a welted bind off giving it a minimal finished look that prevents stockinette stitch from rolling.

Tech edited by Sue-Cat

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL / XXXL
finished measurements chest: 32 / 35 / 39 / 43 / 47 / 50 / 54 “ (81 / 88 / 99 / 109 / 119 / 128 / 137 cm)

What you’ll need
worsted weight, two fingering weights held together or a sport weight paired with a lace weight or mohair
If you use the steek method, you should use a sticky woolen yarn, don’t use superwash or cotton yarns

main color: ± 750/820/900/1000/1100/1200/1300 m (820/900/1000/1100/1200/1320/1420 yards)
if you use yarn held double, you need to double the amount

small rest of worsted or DK weight in different colors for the
‘petals’

5 mm (US 8) circular needle or size to obtain gauge
6 markers
tapestry needle
sewing machine (for the steek method)

Gauge
stockinette stitch blocked: 16.5 sts and 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”)