NORTADA PULLOVER is my personal twist on a classic sweater: the summer marinière.

The pullover has a relaxed fit and is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the collar is worked in half-twisted rib and folded, then short rows are worked to raise the back of the neck and then the pullover is worked in the round down across yoke, body and sleeves.
The sleeves are worked straight, with a snug cuff — but there are instructions provided if you wish to have less spacious sleeves.

Despite its relaxed fit, the sweater is designed to provide chic comfort and wearable ease, and to become a sweatshirt-inspired staple in your wardrobe.

Sizes
The Nortada Pullover has a positive ease at approximately 20-25 cm 8-10 in, depending on your bust circumference.

It varies from person to person how much positive ease you like in your clothes. Try measuring some of your favorite sweaters, to help you choose the right size for you.

When deciding which size to knit, choose the one which corresponds to your actual bust circumference or preferences.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
to fit bust circumference of 70 (80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) cm

Finished size of the sweater: 94.5 (104.5, 113.5, 124.5) (138, 144.5, 155.5) (166.5, 175.5, 184.5) cm 37.75 (41.75, 45.5, 49.75) (55.25, 57.75, 62.25) (66.5, 70.25, 73.75) in.

Important note: The Nortada Pullover has been professionally graded and tech edited but sadly I couldn’t find testers for the larger sizes. I truly wish to make this pattern size inclusive so, if you wish to make this sweater from size 6 onwards, please contact me and I will gladly send you the pattern for free.

Needles
Circular needles: 3mm and 4.5 mm with a long cable of 80 or 100 cm.
Optional: some knitters might prefer a 40 cm cable for the collar and sleeves

Gauge
18 sts x 25 rows in stockinette stitch on a 4.5 mm needle = 10 x 10 cm

Yarn:
Whisper by Matti Yarns — 100% organic cotton 200 g (7.05 oz) / 340 m (372 yds)

Main color (light beige): 1002 — 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4) skeins
591 (662, 737, 813) (905, 974, 1,053) (1,160, 1,252, 1,349) m / 646.0 (723.8, 806.0, 889.8) (989.9, 1,065.2, 1,151.7) (1,269.6, 1,368.4, 1,474.5) yd

Contrast color 1 (red): 5003 — 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) skeins
94 (100, 111, 122) (133, 141, 155) (168, 180, 194) m / 102.8 (109.4, 121.4, 133.5) (145.4, 154.3, 169.6) (183.7, 196.9, 212.3) yd

Contrast color 2 (blue): 7003 — 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2) skeins
185 (205, 228, 255) (278, 298, 325) (358, 382, 415) m / 202.2 (224.3, 249.3, 278.9) (304.0, 326.1, 355.4) (391.5, 417.6, 453.3) yd

Be mindful that yarn quantities are approximate and the yardage may vary according to gauge, tension, and individual knitting technique.

You can, of course, use any yarn and colour combination that suits your preference.