Make a regal statement with the Queen of Diamonds pullover, a striking sweater featuring bold geometric diamond motifs created by knitting in Entrelac stitch with a flattering a-line fit. This digital PDF pattern provides comprehensive instructions and detailed stitch charts to guide you through creating a sophisticated, textured wardrobe essential.

Materials: Aran Weight Yarn (CYC #5) 680 – 800 g (up to 1300 yards) This photo is stash yarns.
US size 9 5.5 mm 32 inch circular knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
US size 7 4.5 mm 16 inch circular knitting needles (two sizes smaller than body needle) for ribbing.

Gauge: 14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch
Sizes: Women’s Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2-Extra Large, 3-Extra Large)

To Fit Bust Sizes: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52) inches, 81.5-86.5 (91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132) cm

Finished Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches, 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm The nature of a bias fabric accounts for any ease. These measurements are approximate and will change with yarn choice and are measured after blocking.

Techniques Used: Entrelac method in stockinette stitch, knit, purl, garter stitch, knit through front and back (KFB) to increase, knit 2 together (K2tog) to decrease, long-tail cast on, knit on method of cast on, bind off. Knitting backwards is an optional technique to learn. Find instructions to accomplish this.