Polar Bear Pullover by Holly Priestley

Polar Bear Pullover

Knitting
February 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1600 - 2400 yards (1463 - 2195 m)
35 (40, 45, 50)"/89 (101.5, 114.5, 127) cm
English
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This sweater is knit in pieces from the bottom up. The polar bear motif is worked using the intarsia method.

This sweater came about from the combination of a relative’s request and my own design preferences. We both loved the tonal variations of Mrs. Crosby’s yarns and the luxurious fibers take this simple pullover with a classic shape from basic to extra-special. Generous positive ease allows for a cozy feeling in a modern, sophisticated pullover.

Materials:
Mrs. Crosby Plays Hat Box (75% Merino, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 317 yd 290 m/100 g 3.5 oz): 5 (6, 6, 7) skeins Squid Ink (A), 1 skein Creme Fraiche (B)
Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular needle and straight needles
Size US 6 (4 mm) straight needles
Stitch markers
Darning needle

Abbreviations Used:
BO - bind off
CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
Pm - place marker
Rnd(s) - round(s)
St(s) - stitch(es)