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The details of the pattern have been professionally checked and the pattern has been test knitted. Based on feedback from the test knit, the collar size was reduced for the larger sizes.

Classic shawl collar sweater to keep you warm

With relaxed fit and dropped shoulders, the Lazy Days Pullover is a perfect free time companion. The use of modern knitting techniques makes the pullover sophisticated in every detail. The pullover is knitted seamlessly from the top down. Shoulder stitches and bottom of the back neck stitches are casted on using the Cable Cast-On method. The shoulders and the sleeves are shaped with German Short Rows. The collar is worked in Double Stockinette Stitch using picked up stitches from the front neck bottom and around the neckline. The hem and cuffs are worked in twisted rib and the stitches are bound off using the Tubular Bind-Off method.

Techniques

Cable Cast-On method
German Short Rows
Double Stockinette Stitch
Twisted rib
Tubular Bind-Off method

The pattern includes links to tutorials covering the techniques above or the technique is explained in detail in the pattern.

Sizes

There are nine sizes from XS to 5XL with finished garment bust circumferences of 94.5 (105.5) 114.5 (125.5) 134.5 (145.5) 154.5 (165.59 174.5 cm / 37 ¾ (42 ¼) 45 ¾ (50 ¼) 53 ¾ (58 ¼) 61 ¾ (66 ¼) 69 ¾ inches.

Choose a size that gives you around 20 cm / 8 inches of positive ease around bust for an oversized fit or 10 cm / 4 inches of positive ease for relaxed but more fitted silhouette. You’ll find more finished garment measurements and the schematics in the pattern.

Materials needed

Yarn

10 (11) 12 (13) 14 (15) 17 (18) 19 balls of Woolfolk TovDK| Color TDK05 | 100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® | Yardage 146 m/160 yds per 50 g

(or 1450 (1550) 1700 (1900) 2050 (2200) 2350 (2500) 2700 m / 1600 (1700) 1900 (2100) 2250 (2450) 2600 (2750) 3000 yds of similarly yarn)

Choose a yarn that feels good on your skin, as the collar hugs the neck gently. Please note that if you want to alter the size of the garment, more yarn may be required.

Needles

• 4.0 mm / US 6, at least 80 cm / 32 inches long circular needle for the body AND
• 4.0 mm / US 6 DPNs or a long circular needle (in case you prefer the magic loop method) for the sleeves AND
• 3.5 mm / US 4, 120 cm / 47 inches long circular needle for the collar AND
• A cable needle for the collar.

Other

• Removable stitch markers AND

• Stitch holder of your choice (stitch cable, waste yarn or similar), AND

• A tapestry needle for Tubular Bind-Off and for weaving in yarn ends.