Sea Fret Pullover
A lightweight, unisex, pullover in nine sizes (XS through L and 1X through 5X) to knit from the bottom up in the round—the perfect knitted sweatshirt for milder weather. The simple raglan design with a boyfriend fit, is composed with knit/purl patterning and narrow cabled detailing. The pattern includes both crew neck and v-neck options and may be finished with elbow patches if desired. With just a short bit of seaming at the underarms, this pullover is a speedy and relaxing traveler for experienced knitters and a great choice for adventurous beginners setting out on a first sweater project. To learn more about the design, read the blog.
Shown here: size M (left) in BNWs Patchwork Fingering, color Light Print and size 1X (right) in BNWs Festivus 4.0 Sport, color Cranberry Crush
Suggested Yarns:
Stone Soup Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Seasons Fingering, Modern Deco Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or Shetlandia Sport. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.
Finished Size:
30(34.75, 39.25, 43.75, 48.25, 53, 57.5, 62, 66.5) inches / 76.5(88, 99.5, 111, 122.5, 134.5, 146,
157.5, 169) cm in circumference around bust to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease
Yarn Requirements:
1150(1325, 1475, 1625, 1800, 1975, 2175, 2375, 2600) yards / 1050(1200, 1350, 1500, 1650,
1800, 1975, 2175, 2400) meters
Gauge:
21 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch (knit flat; washed and air-dried)
21 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat; washed and air-dried)
size 6US (4.0 mm) circular needles (16- and 32-inch / 40 and 80 cm lengths) and DPNs
size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needles (16- and 32-inch / 40 and 80 cm lengths) and DPNs