Ornamental Rib Pullover in 2 Sleeve Lengths #143 by Sue McCain

Ornamental Rib Pullover in 2 Sleeve Lengths #143

Knitting
January 2006
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
860 - 2365 yards (786 - 2163 m)
XXS (27") to 6X (67.5")
English
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I think this is a fascinating stitch pattern! I love the way the ovals nest within the unusual ribbing. The pattern looks pretty complicated, but after the first repeat, you’ll get into the rhythm of it. To make this a four-season pattern, I’ve given you instructions for both short and long sleeves – take your pick (or work up two sweaters!).

This pullover is worked from the bottom up in pieces, then sewn together. It is worked in 2 sleeve lengths, a short-sleeve and a long-sleeve length.

The stitch patterns are presented in written format.

Skill Level: Experienced

Skills Used: Increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches

Sizes: XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

Finished Measurements: 27 (32, 34, 40, 42, 47, 51, 54, 59, 62, 67.5)“ bust; intended to be worn with approximately 3-4” ease

Materials: Worsted weight cotton blend yarn:
Short Sleeve Version: 860 (1075, 1075, 1290, 1290, 1505, 1505, 1720, 1935, 1935, 2150) yards

Long Sleeve Version: 1290 (1290, 1505, 1505, 1720, 1720, 1935, 1935, 2150, 2150, 2365) yards

Model knit in Cotton Fleece by Brown Sheep Company (80% Pima cotton / 20% merino wool; 100 grams / 215 yards): Color #CW900.

Needles and Notions: One pair size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE; one size 4 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16” long; stitch marker

Gauges: In Bind Rib, 23.5 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm; in Ornamental Rib, 29 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm

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