The Daydreamer Pullover is a relaxed, boxy pullover with dropped shoulders and an allover lace pattern that runs uninterrupted from hem to neckline. Long sleeves and a folded neckband give it a clean, polished finish that works across seasons.

The pullover is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back, with the increases over the lace pattern fully charted. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders and worked as the front. The front and back are joined at the underarm and the body is worked in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up from the body and worked in the round in the same lace pattern. The hem and cuffs are finished with a tubular bind off for neat, stretchy edges. The neckband is folded for a minimal, structured finish.

The pullover is worked holding one strand of fingering weight yarn together with a lace weight suri alpaca, a combination that gives you a fabric with a soft halo and beautiful drape that makes the lace feel almost weightless. My sample is knitted in Explorer Knits and Fibers Denali Sock held together with Explorer Knits and Fibers Suri Alpaca Lace. If you prefer a single yarn, the pullover can also be worked in a single strand of DK weight yarn. For the lace to show its best, choose a solid or slightly tonal colorway.

The Daydreamer Pullover comes in 12 sizes across two gauges, so what at first looks like a smaller size range is actually broader than usual. The recommended ease is 5–15 cm / 2–6 inches, but you can go slimmer with 0–5 cm or more oversized with 20–30 cm / 8–12 inches of ease. The length of the body and sleeves is easily adjusted, and I recommend trying it on as you go.

If you love this design, the Daydreamer pattern family also includes a tee, a cardigan, and a matching skirt. Each one works just as well on its own as it does as part of a set.

Sizes
When choosing a size, measure your bust and add the intended ease, then choose the size that is closest to that measurement. You can also measure the bust circumference of your favorite sweater and choose a size that is closest to that.
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6)
Finished bust circumference with gauge A: 76 (91.5, 106.5, 122) (137, 152.5) cm / 30 (36, 42, 48) (54, 60) inches including the intended ease of 5–15 cm / 2–6 inches
Finished bust circumference with gauge B: 80 (96, 112, 128) (144, 160) cm / 31.5 (37.75, 44, 50.5) (56.75, 63.5) inches including the positive ease of 5–15 cm / 2–6 inches

Length from hem to underarm (adjustable): 31 (31, 31, 33) (33, 35) cm / 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 13) (13, 13.75) inches
Sleeve length from cuff to underarm (adjustable): 42 cm / 16.5 inches
Upper arm circumference with gauge A: 30.5 (38, 38, 38) (45.5, 53.5) cm / 12 (15, 15, 15) (18, 21) inches
Upper arm circumference with gauge B: 32 (40, 40, 40) (48, 56) cm / 12.5 (15.75, 15.75, 15.75) (19, 22) inches
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

Yarn requirements
Gauge A: 890 (980, 1090, 1210) (1340, 1480) m / 970 (1080, 1190, 1320) (1460, 1620) yards
Gauge B: 930 (1040, 1150, 1270) (1410, 1560) m / 1020 (1130, 1250, 1390) (1540, 1710) yards

If holding two strands together, you will need the listed amount of each yarn. If working in a single strand of DK weight, you will need the listed amount in total.

Sample: Explorer Knits + Fibers Denali Sock (80% sw merino, 20% nylon; 366 m / 400 yds per 100 g), and Suri Alpaca Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 300 m / 328 yds per 50 g), both in colorway Linen.
Gauge A: 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 5) skeins of Denali Sock and 3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 5) skeins of Suri Alpaca Lace
Gauge B: 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 5) skeins of Denali Sock and 4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6) skeins of Suri Alpaca Lace

Needles

Ribbing: 3 mm / US 2.5
circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neck ribbing
DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the cuffs
circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the hem

Gauge A: 3.25 mm / US 3
DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the sleeves
circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the body

Gauge B: 3.5 mm / US 4
DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the sleeves
circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the body

Gauge
There are two alternative gauges for this design, depending on the finished bust circumference you are aiming for. Check the sizing information for more details on how the gauge affects the size of your pullover.

Gauge A: 21 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Main chart on larger needles, after blocking

Gauge B: 20 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Main chart on larger needles, after blocking

Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Notions
stitch markers
locking markers
waste yarn
tapestry needle
blocking tools