Amherst Pullover by Amanda Scheuzger

Amherst Pullover

Knitting
March 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needle
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1281 - 1647 yards (1171 - 1506 m)
34.25 (38.75, 42.25, 45.75, 50.25)" bust circumference
English German
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The individual pattern is available to purchase on the Interweave Website.

This pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a provisional cast-on. The sleeves and body are joined at the underarm to work the yoke. Featuring one-color and two-color brioche and an applied I-cord, this raglan pullover is an athleisure classic.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 34.25 (38.75, 42.25, 45.75, 50.25)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38.75”; modeled with 6.75” of positive ease.

Yarn HiKoo Simplinatural (40% baby alpaca, 40% fine merino wool, 20% mulberry silk): #099 grey flannel (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins; #100 slate grey (CC), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” and 24” circular and set of double-pointed. Size 8 (5 mm): 32” cir and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle; 18 sts and 46 rnds = 4” in Two-color Brioche on smaller needle.