Dependable and plain, nothing about Matthew is fussy or fashionable. And yet, he is one of the most pivotal characters of the Anne of Green Gables novels. The most kindred of spirits, Matthew instantly became someone who will love Anne just for who she is, despite all her oddities and the way her brain works. His unrelenting, unconditional love is exactly what she needed when she needed it most. And even after the loss of Matthew, the memory of his nurture and love carries Anne through life like a shield.

The Matthew Pullover brings the classic gansey and its simple cable and seed stitch texture into the modern age. Whether you are an Anne fan or not, this unfussy, easy to wear menswear-inspired sweater will accompany you through the years with timeless style.

Gentle underarm shaping and sleeve cap shaping, as well as optional bust darts, brings this silhouette into the 21st century. You’ll achieve a comfortable fit for a beautiful classic knit to accompany you and keep you cozy wherever you go.

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If you have trouble sourcing Nutiden, alternative unspun yarns include Plotulopi and Wool Dreamers Manchelopi, both of which are more widely available.

Sizing
A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit actual upper bust measurement 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 77.5 (85.5, 94, 102) (110, 118, 126.5) (134.5, 142.5, 150.5) cm.

Finished bust circumference of the garment is 37.25 (41.25, 45.25, 49.25) (53.25, 57.25, 61.25) (65.25, 69.25, 73.25)” / 93 (103, 113, 123) (133, 143, 153) (163, 173, 183) cm.

Choose a size based on upper bust measurement. This pattern is designed for a full bust of ease of 7.25” / 18 cm. If there is at least 5” / 12.5 cm positive ease in the full bust measurement, you have the correct size.

The size chart this pattern was graded on has full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 75 (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 135) (145, 155, 165) cm. The front of the pattern is 0 (0, 0, 0.5) (1.25, 1.25, 1.75) (1.75, 2.25, 2.75)” / 0 (0, 0, 1.5) (3, 3, 4) (4, 6, 7) cm wider than the back to accommodate bust tissue.

If the intended wearer has more bust tissue to accommodate, optional short row bust darts are included to add up to 5” / 12.5 cm length in the front.

Sample shown in size B with no bust darts, on a model with 34” / 86.5 full bust, 32” / 81.5 cm upper bust and 11“ / 28 cm upper arm. It’s being worn with 7.25” / 18.5 cm ease in the full bust, and 2.25” / 5.5 cm ease in the upper arm.

Gauge
14 sts x 22 rnds/rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm, in Stockinette st knit in the round and flat with Needle A
14 sts x 22 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm, in cable texture pattern knit flat with Needle B

Materials
Yarn & Yardage
With unspun yarn, it’s a good idea to buy 1 extra plate in case of ripping, swatching, and to accommodate any differences in milling, as the yarn can be more variable in density.

For the full length sleeves: 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7) plates of Nutiden, or 375 (400, 450, 500) (525, 575, 600) (625, 675, 725) grams of a similar unspun yarn, held double.

OR 1000 (1075, 1200, 1300) (1400, 1500, 1575) (1675, 1800, 1900) yards / 900 (975, 1100, 1175) (1275, 1375, 1425) (1500, 1600, 1725) meters of chunky weight yarn that gets gauge.

Full length sleeve sample shown in Nutiden in colorway Gyllengra.

For the sleeveless/vest version: 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) plates of Nutiden, or 250 (275, 300, 325) (350, 375, 400) (425, 450, 475) grams of a similar unspun yarn, held double.

OR 625 (700, 775, 850) (900, 975, 1025) (1100, 1175, 1225) yards / 575 (650, 700, 775) (825, 900, 925) (1000, 1075, 1125) me-ters of chunky weight yarn that gets gauge.

Sleeveless/vest view shown in De Rerum Natura, Cyrano in Poivre Blanc.

Bust darts add 10 (10, 10, 10) (20, 20, 20) (20, 20, 20) grams of unspun yarn or 20 (30, 30, 30) (30, 30, 40) (40, 40, 40) yards or meters per 1” / 2.5 cm added.

Needles
A: Main Fabric: US10 / 6 mm
B: Cable Texture: US10.5 / 6.5 mm
C: Rib: US8 / 5 mm

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

Construction Notes

1. Garment is worked bottom up in the round, then split for front and back. There is some underarm shaping across sizes (except Size A-B) to make sure the drop shoulder edge lands in the mid upper arm across sizes. Shoulders are shaped with German Short rows, then joined with 3 needle bind off. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round with sleeve cap shaping with German short rows. Then, the neckband is picked up and worked in the round.
2. An optional vest version is given where edging is worked directly on the arm holes.

Credits
Tech Editing: Heather Storta
Admin Support: Symphony Chau
Photos: Roy and Aimee Sher
Gray Sample: Gillian Frank

Accessibility

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