Nakiska Pullover by Corrine Walcher

Nakiska Pullover

Knitting
November 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Wet blocked stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
800 - 1800 yards (732 - 1646 m)
32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust
English
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Nakiska is a top-down raglan pullover which features mirrored cable panels on the front and back, and a mirrored smaller version on the sleeves. It is a pullover version of a favorite cardigan which I designed many years ago.

Finished Size:
Chest 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches, sleeve circumference 12.75(13.75, 14.5, 16.25, 17, 17.75) inches, length 14(14.5, 15, 16, 16.5, 17)”

Yarn: Chaos Fiber Co. Tonal DK (100% Superwash Merino wool, 260 yards/100g). Long sleeves will require 4(4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Sample worked in Midnight Green.

Needles:
US #5/3.75mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle).
Set of US #5/3.75mm double pointed needles or preferred method for small circumference knitting in the round.
Or size to make gauge

Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch, worked in the round.

Notions
Stitch markers (four of one color, eight of another)
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Darning needle
Cable needle, if desired. This is suitable for cabling without a needle.