The MR Sunshine Pullover features a high stripy neck, long sleeves, colourful Fire Isle and Cable pattern. For this seamless pullover, you begin with the neck and knit top down. As this pullover is designed with a turtleneck, it is very easy to start.
The big advantage of working top down is that you can adjust the length of the sleeves and pullover length to suit your needs.
This sample is knitted using chunky Drops Nepal Aran yarn.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 4 x 50g balls (300m or 328yds) using Drops Nepal 2923 (goldenrod shade) yarn.
• 7 x 50g balls (525m or 574yds) using Drops Nepal 4434 (purple mix shade) yarn.
• 10 x 50g balls (750m or 820yds) using Drops Nepal 4311 (grey/purple shade) yarn.
• 1 Circular needle 5.50mm x length 50cm (US 9).
• 1 Circular needle 5.50mm x length 90 cm (US 9).
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 1 Stitch Marker.
• 2 Stitch holders.
NB. Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches on 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10cm, take a smaller needle size.
MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING
To Fit: XL - XXL (43 - 47in bust).
Pullover flat width (just below armhole)- 62cm (241⁄2 ins). Pullover length (from top of the shoulders)- 75cm (291⁄2 ins). Sleeve flat width (just below armhole)- 21cm (81⁄4 ins). Sleeve length (from top of shoulders)- 79cm (31 ins).
GAUGE (Tension): 21sts and 24rows = 10 cm (4ins), using Aran yarn and 5.50mm needles (US 9), measured over k2, p1 colourful rib (garment being washed). Adjust needle size to give correct tension. It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting to obtain the correct size.