El El Sweater by Lisa Borum

El El Sweater

Knitting
June 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
613 - 1360 yards (561 - 1244 m)
To fit bust: 1 - 34 (2 - 38, 3 - 42, 4 - 46, 5 - 50, 6 - 54, 7 - 58, 8 - 62, 9 - 66, 10 - 70)” with 0 - 6” positive ease.
English
This pattern is available from yarnnerds.com for $8.00.

The El El Sweater is a saddle shoulder pullover worked seamlessly from the top down. This design features elegant seed stitch detailing that flows from the saddle shoulders, down the sleeves, and continues under the arms along the sides of the body. The combination of classic construction and modern texture makes this a versatile, stylish wardrobe staple.

Size
To fit bust:
1 - 34 (2 - 38, 3 - 42, 4 - 46, 5 - 50, 6 - 54, 7 - 58, 8 - 62, 9 - 66, 10 - 70)” with 0 - 6” positive ease.

Yarn
Yarn Nerds Lisa Lush Merino; 80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Baby Alpaca. 191yds/100g. Approximate amount of yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hanks. 613 (632, 817, 847, 1022, 1052, 1220, 1246, 1310, 1360) yds.

Needle
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles or size to obtain gauge.
24” or longer circular for body and yoke.
US 6 (4mm) 16” circular or DPNs for neckline and sleeves.

Notions
Tape measure
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn
Stitch marker
Scissors

Gauge
4” = 20 sts and 29 rows, worked in stockinette stitch, unblocked.