In my fascination with designing garments from different directions, the body of this drop-shoulder pullover is worked on the bias, diagonally from corner to corner. It requires approaching the design process from a different perspective and slightly changes the way patterns are written. Two-color slip stitch is used to create vertical lines which run diagonally across the body once tilted. The loose-fitting drop shoulder sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up. It accompanies the article, “Designing on a Bias,” in the Spring 2026 issue of Cast On.

Skill Intermediate

Sizes S (M, L, 1X) 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 44 (46, 50, 54) 58, 62, 66, 70” *
Length: 21.5 (22.25, 23.75, 24) 25, 26.75, 27, 27.25”
Intended to be worn with 8–10” positive ease, and designed to fit actual chest measurements of 34 (38, 42, 46) 50, 54, 58, 62”.

Materials
Mountain Meadow Wool SARATOGA (250yds/228m, 56g/2oz, 100% Mountain Merino Wool): 5 (6, 6, 6) 7, 8, 8, 9 hanks Pumpkin (A) and 4 (4, 4, 5) 5, 5, 6, 6 hanks Russet (B)

Size 6 (4mm) straight or circular 24–32” (60–80cm) needles and 16” (40cm) circular for neck or size needed to obtain gauge
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Buttons (3) each 7/8” (22mm)