Brain Stew Pullover by Aidan Wells

Brain Stew Pullover

Knitting
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1000 - 2000 yards (914 - 1829 m)
English
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This is a listing for a digital PDF knitting pattern. Not a finished item. This knitting pattern will create a cropped, oversized, 3/4 zip pullover. There are three color options: checkered, color block, or scrappy.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL/SKILLS REQUIRED

Difficulty: Intermediate

You will need to know the following techniques:
Knit
Purl
SSK decrease
K2tog decrease
M1R increase
M1L increase
Color Change (Stranded or Fair Isle)
Long Tail Cast On
GAUGE

12 stitches and 12 rows of stockinette using 5.0 mm needles = 2.5”x 2.5” swatch when blocked

MATERIALS
YARN: You will need weight 4 yarn in 2 contrasting colors.

NEEDLES
4.0 mm (US 6)
5.0 mm (US 8)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
9-inch Zipper (complementary color to C1)
Sharp Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Stitch Holder/Waste Yarn
Needle and Thread (optional)

PATTERN NOTES
This pattern uses US knitting terms
The body of this pattern is worked in flat panels
The sleeves of this pattern are worked in the round
Use your preferred color change method (intarsia or fair isle recommended)
Standard cast off can be used for this pattern
There are four sizes for this pattern: A (small/medium), B (large/extra-large), C (2X/3X), and D (4X/5X)

GENERAL NOTES

This pattern is the property of Aidan Wells. Do not modify, resell, distribute or share this pattern in any way. Finished products created using the “Brain Stew Pullover” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.