This approachable sweater is worked in the round, with no seams or assembly required. And even better, its top-down construction means you can try it on as you go to ensure it fits just right.
- This pullover is worked from the top down. Knitting begins with the ribbed neckband, followed by a set of short rows worked flat across the back neck to improve neckline fit. The raglan shoulder shaping begins during the short rows and continues throughout the yoke (the upper body). After completion of the yoke, stitches are separated for body and sleeves; each section is worked circularly.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)
- 35½ (39½, 43½, 47½) (51½, 55½, 59½) (63½, 67½, 71½, 75½) inches [90 (100.5, 110.5, 120.5) (131, 141, 151) (161.5, 171.5, 181.5, 192) cm] circumference at chest
- To fit approximate chest sizes: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) inches [76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147.5-152.5, 157.5-162.5, 167.5-172.5, 178-183) cm]
GAUGE
- 20 stitches & 28 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking
NEEDLES
16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles (for Main Fabric)
- Suggested size US 7 (4.5 mm)
16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles (for Ribbing)
- 2-3 sizes smaller than main needle
- Suggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)
Double pointed needles (DPNs)
- for all sizes: in same size as ribbing needle
- for sizes 1 & 2 only: also in same size as main needle