Tessellated Pullover by Andrea Mowry

Tessellated Pullover

Knitting
July 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Measured over stitch pattern using the Main Fabric needle, after blocking.
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1512 - 3360 yards (1383 - 3072 m)
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)
English
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DETAILS
I can’t get enough of this simple, slipped stitch pattern! Depending on if you choose high or low contrast colors, it completely changes the look. This comfy, drop-shoulder pullover is the perfect way to showcase this beautiful stitch in the color combos of your dreams!
This sweater is worked from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round until the divide for the yoke. The remainder is worked flat, and the shoulders are finished using the 3 needle bind off. The sleeves are then picked up from the body and knit in the round down to the cuff.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
33.75 (38.5, 42, 45.5)(50.25, 53.75, 58.5)(62, 65.75, 69.25)”
86 (98, 106.5, 115.5)(127.5, 136.5, 148.5)(157.5, 167, 176) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 4-10”/10 - 25.5 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 3 with approx. 8”/20.5 cm positive ease on a 5’5”/168 cm tall woman.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

A - Sport 100% Superwash Wool (75 g/300 yds/275 m)
224 (247, 278, 292)(339, 354, 396)(441, 450, 499) g
896 (988, 1112, 1168)(1356, 1416, 1584)(1764, 1800, 1996) yds
820 (904, 1017, 1069)(1240, 1295, 1449)(1614, 1646, 1826) m

B - Sport 100% Superwash Wool (50 g/200 yds/183 m)
80 (88, 99, 100)(120, 126, 140)(150, 163, 177) g
320 (352, 396, 400)(480, 504, 560)(600, 652, 708) yds
293 (322, 363, 366)(439, 461, 513)(549, 597, 648) m

C - Heavy Lace Weight Suri Alpaca/Silk (50 g/328 yds/300 m)
45 (50, 50, 59)(68, 71, 80)(89, 92, 100) g
296 (328, 328, 387)(446, 466, 525)(584, 604, 656) yds
270 (300, 300, 354)(408, 426, 480)(534, 552, 600) m

SUGGESTED YARN
For this sweater I chose 3 different yarns to use in the colorwork! A solid for the main color (A) and then one color shifting yarn (B) and one fuzzy yarn (C) for the contrasting colors, to create a truly unique and engaging fabric.

A - Spinster’s Daughter - 100% American SW Wool (75 g/300 yds/275 m) - 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6)(6, 6, 7) skeins in York

B - Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool - 100% American SW Wool (50 g/200 yds/183 m) - 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4) skeins in Every Rose

C - Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! - 74% Suri Alpaca/26% Silk (50 g/328 yds/300 m) - 1 (1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) skein/s in Clay Dreaming

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO)

Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2), cable needle (optional), tapestry needle, spare needle, stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
27 sts & 38 rnds = 4”/10 cm

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
2x2 Tubular Cast On
2x2 Tubular Bind Off
Using multiple colors
Mosaic knitting - slipping stitches
Backwards Loop Cast On
Cable Cast On
Knitting
Purling
Knitting in the round
Knitting flat
Reading charts (optional)
Increasing
Decreasing
Regular Bind Off
Picking up stitches

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!