Selfish Pullover by SweaterFreak

Selfish Pullover

Knitting
January 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch blocked with US#9/5.50mm needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
755 - 1670 yards (690 - 1527 m)
English
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Whip yourself something quick and satisfying after knitting all these gifts for other people! Selfish is a graphic circular yoke pullover that requires two colors and it’s a perfect project for the the colorwork newb. Knit at 16 sts per 4” gauge, it knits up in a jiffy keeping you warm for the remainder of winter season…

Matching cowl is here and there is also a matching hat!

YARN CHOICE
Any Aran or Chunky wool of your choice.

YARN AMOUNTS
Cascade Ecological Wool or Cascade Eco Plus – 100% wool; 478 yards (437 meters) per 250 grams (8.82 oz).
MC: 675(750, 850, 950), (1025, 1125, 1225), (1325, 1425, 1500) yards
CC: 80(90, 100, 110), (120, 130, 140), (150, 160, 170) yards
Sample shown in colors Slate Grey as MC and Natural as CC

MEASUREMENTS
The pullover measures:
Bust – 32.5” (35.5”, 38.5”, 41.5”), (44.5”, 47.5”, 50.5”), (53.5”, 56.5”, 60”) or 1 (2, 3, 4), (5, 6, 7), (8, 9, 10)
Recommended ease - 2” positive ease

NEEDLES
US#8/5.00 mm – 16”/40cm and 24”/60cm circular needles (or DPNs for cuffs)
US#9/5.50mm – 16”/40cm and 24”/60cm circular needles or DPNs for main body and sleeves

TOOLS
2 pieces of scrap yarn, several markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE
16 sts/24 rows per 4” square using US#9/5.50mm needles blocked or size to obtain gauge

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
knitting & purling in the round
stranded colorwork
short rows
increases and decreases