Metta Pullover by Nikolett Corley Designs

Metta Pullover

Knitting
September 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1475 - 2560 yards (1349 - 2341 m)
Bust circumference: 88.5 (97, 105.5, 115.5, 124.5, 134.5, 141.5, 148.5) cm, 34 ¾ (38 ¼, 41 ½, 45 ½, 49, 52 ¾, 55 ¾, 58 ½) “
English Hungarian
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A timeless sweater with a touch of color and a lot of character.

This cozy pullover combines a classic, comfortable silhouette with a beautiful stranded colorwork motif inspired by traditional folk patterns. The intricate design gradually unfolds across the yoke and continues onto the sleeves, creating a statement piece that is both eye-catching and wonderfully wearable.

The neutral main color allows the colorful motif to really shine, while the harmonious shades of mustard, rust, coral and deep berry add warmth and personality.

Designed to be enjoyed both while knitting and wearing, this sweater is a great project for knitters who love colorwork and want a piece that feels special!

Wear it with jeans for a casual everyday look, or pair it with a skirt for a more feminine, romantic style.

A cozy, colorful sweater that brings a little bit of tradition into a modern wardrobe.

Finished sizes – actual sizes of the finished pullover, no ease built in
1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Bust circumference: 88.5 (97, 105.5, 115.5, 124.5, 134.5, 141.5, 148.5) cm, 34 ¾ (38 ¼, 41 ½, 45 ½,
49, 52 ¾, 55 ¾, 58 ½) “
Depth of yoke: (from cast on to underarm) 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) cm, 7 ¾ (8 ¼, 8 ¾, 9, 9 ½, 9
¾, 10 ¼, 10 ¾) ”– customizable
Length of the sleeve: (from armpit to cuff): 36 (37, 38, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46) cm, 14 ¼ (14 ½, 15, 15 ¾,
16 ½, 17 ¼, 17 ¾, 18) ” - customizable
Upper arm circumference: 31 (33, 34.5, 37, 39, 41.5, 45.5, 48) cm, 12 ¼ (13, 13 ¾, 14 ½, 15 ¼, 16
¼, 17 ¾, 18 ¾) “
Length of torso: (from armpit to ribbing): 34 (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41) cm, 13 ½ (13 ¾, 14 ¼, 14 ½,
15, 15 ¼, 15 ¾, 16 ¼) “- customizable

Required amount of yarn
Main color (MC)
980 (1100, 1225, 1340, 1445, 1560, 1695, 1810) m, 1070 (1200, 1340, 1465, 1580, 1705, 1850, 1975)
yds
Contrast color (CC)
Approx.
370 (390, 410, 435, 450, 480, 510, 550) m, 405 (427, 449, 476, 492, 525, 558, 602) yds

Knitting needles and other notions
US2 / 2.75 mm and US2 ½ / 3 mm circular needles, and double pointed needles for the sleeves
(or size needed to obtain gauge)
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn to divide sleeves
Tapestry needles to weave in ends

Gauge
28 sts x 36 rows = 4” x 4“/ 10 x 10 cm in stockinette, with US 2 ½ / 3mm knitting needles
Swatch both plain stockinette and colorwork, as you might need to change needle sizes to maintain
the gauge. Block your swatch the same way you plan to block your pullover and let it fully dry before
measuring the gauge.

Techniques used
Knitting in the round, short rows, trapping floats in stranded knitting, lifted increases, stretch bind-off.

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