Wanderer Pullover by Tif Neilan

Wanderer Pullover

Knitting
March 2019
yarn held together
Sport
+ Sport
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stockinette worked on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
926 - 3670 yards (847 - 3356 m)
36 (39, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 63, 67)” / 90 (97.5, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 157.5, 167.5) cm
English
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Wanderer Pullover is designed to fit like your favorite raglan sweatshirt. One of those comfy-cozy pieces you’ll want to grab for all the time! This pattern is intended to fit with 3 – 8” / 8 – 20 cm positive ease (select the lesser amount for a more fitted look or the larger amount of ease for a relaxed fit). Wanderer Pullover includes two options for the herringbone collar as well as two options for finishing the bottom hem.

Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Designed to fit with 3 – 8” / 8 – 20 cm positive ease. Select a size 3 – 8” / 8 – 20 cm larger than your actual bust measurement.

Finished Bust Circumference
36 (39, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 63, 67)” / 90 (97.5, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 157.5, 167.5) cm

Suggested Needles & Notions

  • US 11 / 8 mm, 16 – 24” / 41 – 61 cm circulars or size needed for herringbone gauge
  • US 10.5 / 6.5 mm, 16” & 32” / 41 & 80 cm (or longer) circulars or size needed for stockinette gauge (main needle)
  • US 9 / 5.5 mm or 2 sizes smaller than main needle, 32” / 80 cm (or longer) circular (only needed if working the alternate hem option in twisted rib)
  • DPNs or circulars in both sizes for working small circumferences (sleeves)

Note: I suggest using interchangeable needles which will allow you to use a smaller size LHN for the herringbone stitch sections. This will not affect gauge but makes herringbone easier to work.

  • Distinct BOR marker plus 3 additional markers
  • Darning needle, scissors, waste yarn

Gauge Information
(measured post blocking)
* Herringbone: 20 sts / 18 rnds per 4” worked on US 11 / 8 mm needles in the round

  • Stockinette stitch: 14 sts / 22 rnds per 4” worked on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in the round (sleeves) Use for swatch

Slip stitch: 16 sts / 22 rnds per 4” worked on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in the round (pattern for body)

Suggested Yarn & Requirements

  • Option A: Heavy Fingering / Light Sport Lichen & Lace “80/20 Sock” 80% SW Merino / 20% Nylon, 365 yards / 334 meters per 100 grams (to be held double throughout)

Main Color 1600 (1760, 1880, 2080, 2320) (2520, 2640, 2920, 3200) yards / 1462 (1609, 1718, 1901, 2120) (2303, 2413, 2669, 2925) meters

Contrast Color 252 (280, 306, 330, 360) (390, 410, 440, 470) yards / 230 (256, 280, 302, 329) (356, 375, 402, 430) meters

  • Option B: Worsted weight Lichen & Lace “Superwash Worsted” 4-ply 100% SW Merino, 200 yards / 183 meters per 115 grams

Main Color 800 (880, 940, 1040, 1160) (1260, 1320, 1460, 1600) yards / 731 (804, 859, 951, 1060) (1152, 1206, 1334, 1462) meters

Contrast Color 126 (140, 153, 165, 180) (195, 205, 220, 235) yards / 115 (128, 140, 151, 165) (178, 187, 201, 215) meters

Pattern Construction & Options
Top-down raglan construction knit seamlessly from collar to hem.
Pattern options include:

  • short or tall herringbone collar
  • straight or asymmetrical (body) shaping
  • herringbone or twisted rib hem

This is an intermediate level pattern.

A helpful tutorial video from Garnstudio for knitting herringbone in the round:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9RtHZHA81b0

Note: as of May 21, 2021 this pattern has been completely updated. The newly updated and reformatted pattern includes 9 sizes instead of the original 6, as well as modifications to the construction. The BOR / seam has moved to the side rather than the back.