Monarda Pullover by lisa sweet

Monarda Pullover

Knitting
January 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stranded color
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1008 - 2054 yards (922 - 1878 m)
A, B, C, D, E, (F, G, H, I)
English
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Sizes: A, B, C, D, E, (F, G, H, I)
(Full chest measurement of wearer) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, (52, 56, 60, 64) in. / 81.25, 91.5, 101.5, 111.75, 122, (132, 142.25, 152.5, 162.5) cm.

The sample is shown in size B. Model is 5’7” / 170 cm. and bust: 35.5 in. / 90 cm


When choosing a size, it may be more accurate to consider the upper chest measurement, bicep measurement and/or collar measurements, rather than using only the full chest circumference. The objective would be to fit the garment to the torso dimensions (rather than the full chest measurement) to get the best fit at the shoulders.

Collar circumference
Inches: 23, 24, 24, 25, 25, (26.5, 26.5, 28, 28)
Centimeters: 58.5, 61, 61, 63.5, 63.5, (67.25, 67.25, 71, 71)

Finished bust circumference (includes 0 – 3 in. / 0 – 7.5 cm. positive ease)
Inches: 33.25, 37.25, 43.75, 47.25, 49.75, (54.75, 58, 62.75, 64.75)
Centimeters: 84.5, 94.5, 111.25, 120, 126.25, (139, 147.25, 159.5, 164.5)

Body length (from underarm to hem)
Inches: 10, 11, 11, 11, 11, (12, 12, 12, 13)
Centimeters: 25.5, 28, 28, 28, 28, (30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 33)

Sleeve circumference (at bicep)
Inches: 10.5, 12, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5, (17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 21)
Centimeters: 26.75, 30.5, 31.75, 34.25, 36.75, (44.5, 47, 47, 53.25)

Sleeve length (from underarm to I-cord cuff)
Inches: 17, 17, 17, 17, 17, (17, 17, 17, 17)
Centimeters: 43.25, 43.25, 43.25, 43.25, 43.25, (43.25, 43.25, 43.25, 43.25)

Yoke depth
Inches: 10, 10, 10.5, 10.5, 10.75, (11.25, 11.25, 11.5, 11.5)
Centimeters: 25.5, 25.5, 26.75, 26.75, 27.25, (28.5, 28.5, 29.25, 29.5)

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Yarn: Juniper Moon Patagonia Organic Wool, (DK, light worsted), 100 grams, 100% wool, 382 yds. (350 m.) NOTE: This yarn is classified as “sport” in some places on the web. Some knitters who have used it describe it as light DK or sport.

Gauge
Stranded color: 24 x 26 rounds (4 x 4 in./10 x 10 cm.) circular swatch after blocking; US 4 (3.5 mm.) needle
Stockinette: 24 x 32 rounds (4 x 4 in./10 x 10 cm.) circular swatch after blocking; US 4 (3.5 mm.) needle
Collar I-cord: 6.5 rows per 1 inch (2.5 cm.) after blocking, US 3 (3.25 mm.) needle

MC (shown in Mahogany):
1008, 1146, 1346, 1496, 1646, (1796, 1946, 2096, 2246) yds.
921, 1047, 1231, 1368, 1505, (1642, 1780, 1917, 2054) m.
CC (shown in Burgundy:
458, 508, 583, 658, 733, (883, 983, 1133, 1283) yds. / 419, 465, 533, 602, 670, (807, 899, 1036, 1173) m.

Using 100% non-superwash merino will create a fabric that has stretch, and results in a dense, medium-weight fabric. If substituting yarn, choose a rustic, sticky, 2-ply fiber that varies in diameter. Similar fibers include: Stone Wool Delaine Merino, Woolfolk Tynd, Morehouse Farm Merino 2-Ply.

Suggested Tools
US 4 (3.5 mm.) circular needles and DPNs for stockinette, colorwork, and cuff I-cord
US 3 (3.25 mm.) circular needles for hem ribbing, and DPNs for I-cord collar
Also: Scrap yarn, tapestry needle, stitch markers

Construction and Notes
The garment is knit top-down in the round. A provisional CO is used to begin work at the collar. Multiple, size-specific charts are provided to create the stranded yoke and cuff designs. I-cords are worked as bind-offs at the collar and cuffs. Mistake rib is used at the hem.

Modifications can be made to the length of the body and sleeves, and for C and D cups, sleeves may be moved back a bit to increase ease throughout the front chest.

Please note that sizes A and E-I have not been test kitted. If you have experience with stranded colorwork and are interested in testing one of these sizes, contact me via direct message on Ravelry.