Center Point Popover by Ainur Berkimbayeva

Center Point Popover

Knitting
March 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
780 - 2070 yards (713 - 1893 m)
40½ (45¾, 51, 56½, 61¾, 67)
English
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MATERIALS
Purl Soho’s June Worsted, 70% organically grown cotton and 30% linen. Each ball of this worsted/aran-weight yarn is 164 yards/ 100 grams. We used the color Saltwater Blue.

  • Short Sleeve Without Hood: 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls; approximately 780 (900, 1050, 1185, 1325, 1500) yards required

  • Short Sleeve With Hood: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls; approximately 1125 (1245, 1395, 1530, 1675, 1845) yards required

  • Long Sleeve Without Hood: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls; approximately 1005 (1125, 1275, 1410, 1550, 1725) yards required

  • Long Sleeve With Hood: 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls; approximately 1350 (1470, 1620, 1755, 1900, 2070) yards required

NOTE: The original version of this pattern used Purl Soho’s Linen Quill Worsted and Tulip Cotton (both no longer available). For more about these versions, click here and here!

NOTE: If you want to use Magic Loop, you won’t need the US 7, 16-inch circular or double pointed needles listed above… Just stick with the 32-inch ones!

GAUGE
18 stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches in pattern stitch (knit 2 rows, purl 2 rows) on larger needles, after blocking

SIZES
NOTE: Please visit our Understanding Ease + Selecting A Size tutorial for tips! Also note, this design is very roomy through the bust, so in this case, choose size based on hip measurement.

40½ (45¾, 51, 56½, 61¾, 67)

To fit actual hip circumference of approximately 31–36 (37–42, 43–47, 48–52, 53–57, 58–63) inches with approximately 4–9 inches of positive ease

  • Finished Hip Circumference: 40½ (45¾, 51, 56½, 61¾, 67) inches
  • Finished Length From Back Neck To Bottom Edge: 16¼ (17½, 19, 20¼, 21½, 23) inches
  • Finished Short Sleeve Length From Underarm: 2¼ inches
  • Finished Long Sleeve Length From Underarm: 13½ inches (adjustable)

Samples: The June Worsted version (the first sweater shown here) in Saltwater Blue is size 40½, worn with 7½ inches of ease. The original Linen Quill Worsted versions in Pale Oats and Turmeric Yellow are size 40½, worn with 4½ inches of ease, and the Tulip Cotton version in Blue Spruce is size 51, worn with 7½ inches of ease.

Pattern designed and written by Ainur Berkimbay for Purl Soho. Ainur sees the unique constraints of knitting as opportunities rather than limitations. Using her remarkable ingenuity and love of geometry, she designs beautiful and adventurous pieces for knitters who share her enthusiasm for shape, texture, and adventure. See more from Ainur on her website!

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