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This pattern has been technically edited and tested.

Looking for a sweater project that keeps you engaged, with fun stitch patterns and a modern, relaxed fit?

The pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting from the back neck and working back and forth with German short rows to shape the shoulders. The back is then worked down to the underarm. Stitches are picked up along the edges of the back shoulders to knit each front, with short rows to shape the neckline. The two fronts are joined with cast-on stitches at the centre front neck and worked to the underarm. The front and back are joined and worked in the round to the hem. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes and worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the folded neckband.

SIZE GUIDE

To pick the correct size, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust. The suggested ease is 20 to 25 cm / 7¾ to 9¾“. Sample shown in size 1 with 23 cm / 9“ positive ease.

Please note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if the pullover is knitted in the correct gauge.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9)

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

105 (116, 120, 125.5)(135, 143, 154.5)(162, 169.5) cm
41¼ (45¾, 47¼, 49½)(53¼, 56¼, 60¾)(63¾, 66¾) inches

GAUGE

21 stitches and 30.5 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Irish moss stitch, using size 4 mm / US 6 needle.
21 stitches and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Travelling Vine pattern, using size 4 mm / US 6 needle.

YARN

Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy (50% Falkland merino wool, 37.5% recycled wool, 12.5% HHF thread waste; 230 m / 252 yards per 100g) – DK weight yarn (shown in “Moonlight”)

5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8)(8, 9) skeins

OR DK weight yarn with approximately
950 (1065, 1255, 1355)(1455, 1550, 1715)(1775, 1875) metres
1040 (1165, 1370, 1480)(1590, 1695, 1875)(1940, 2050) yards

An alternative sample is worked with one strand of fingering yarn held together with lace weight yarn, achieving a DK-weight fabric.
Shown in Höner och Eir Nutiden yarn held together with Casta Lace from The Wee Yarn Company.

NEEDLES

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer, for hem, neckband and cuffs.
4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer, for body.
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer, for working Wild Oats and Granite Stitch in pattern.

NOTIONS

Lockable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

SKILL LEVEL

★★★☆☆

CREDITS

Thank you nami44 (technical editor) and my amazing test knitters for your hard work and invaluable feedback:

lindentreeknits
KnittingCC
rita63046
konayossie
ryochiko
Fea2
Yogamomcan
sallynkim
mir72

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