A preppy crew pullover gets a lift from stripes at the hem and cuffs accentuated by a staggered rib that subtly interlocks the two colors. Simple techniques make this pattern accessible to the adventurous beginner; a classic fit and tailored shaping will make it an everyday favorite in your wardrobe. Choose a high-contrast or bright accent for the stripes — the sample is shown in Fossil + Tent — or use closely related shades for an understated look.

Yardage

1590 (1780, 2030, 2215, 2510, 2710) yards Color 1 and
195 (210, 230, 245, 280, 295) yards Color 2 of fingering weight yarn needed

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards / 50 grams)
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins Color 1 (C1)
1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) Color 2 (C2)

Sample photographed in colors Fossil (C1) and Tent (C2)

Gauge

24 stitches & 38 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
32 stitches & 48 rows = 4” in Flat 2x2 Ribbing or Flat 2x2 Alternating Ribbing with Size B needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain stockinette stitch gauge listed
Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Size B (for Ribbing)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain ribbing gauge listed
Suggested Size: 2¼ mm (US 1)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used

Finished Dimensions

34¼ (38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54¼)“ / 87 (97, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 138) cm circumference at bust
Intended Ease: + 2–4” (5–10cm)
Sample shown is size 38¼” (97 cm) with 4¼“ (11 cm) ease on model

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Long-Tail Cast On
Purl Long-Tail Cast On
Sloped Bind Off

Skill Level

2 out of 5