Black Oak Pullover
sweater knitting pattern

A fresh pullover to knit in 11 sizes (XXS to L) and [1X to 6X] with a simple openwork body and solid sleeves. Worked flat from the hem up, this classic top spans the seasons with all the variations a wardrobe staple should have—two neck shapes, two sleeve lengths (or sleeveless finish!), and two body lengths which are easily modified. Work in a plant-based blend for spring and summer or in a cozy wool for fall/winter.

Shown here in size M / 39 inches: long version with long sleeves and V-neck finish, knit in New Zealand Sport, color Nutmeg; short version with short sleeves and crewneck finish, knit in Fresh Sport, color Vanilla; short sleeveless version with V-neck finish, knit in Hempshaugh 2.0 Fingering, color Kasha 

Suggested Yarns: 
Fresh Sport, Zealand Sport, Hempshaugh 2.0 Fingering, The G.O.A.T Fingering, Camel + Silk, Modern Deco Sport, Cupid Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Blues Singer Fingering, Punta Arenas Sport, Polwarth Sport, Jacob Fingering,  or any heavy fingering/sport weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement

Finished Size:
27(31, 35, 39, 43)[47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67] inches / 68.5(78.5, 89, 99, 109)[119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150, 160, 170] cm in chest circumference (washed and blocked) to fit with 2 to 4 inches / 5 to 10 cm of ease

Yarn requirements:
Long body, sleeveless: 535(615, 695, 775, 885)[990, 1095, 1230, 1345, 1490, 1615] yards /  490(560, 640, 710, 810)[910, 1000, 1120, 1230, 1360, 1480] meters
Short body, sleeveless: 445(510, 580, 645, 745)[835, 920, 1045, 1150, 1280, 1395] yards /  410(470, 530, 590, 680)[760, 840, 960, 1050, 1170, 1280] meters
Long body, long sleeve: 885(975, 1080, 1165, 1305)[1445, 1575, 1740, 1895, 2060, 2230] yards / 810(890, 990, 1070, 1190)[1320, 1440, 1590, 1730, 1880, 2040] meters
Short body, long sleeve: 760(840, 930, 1000, 1125)[1250, 1360, 1515, 1650, 1805, 1955] yards / 690(770, 850, 910, 1030)[1140, 1240, 1390, 1510, 1650, 1790] meters
Note: for short sleeve subtract 245(255, 285, 285, 310)[345, 360, 385, 420, 440, 480] yards / 220(230, 260, 260, 280)[320, 330, 350, 380, 400, 440] meters

Gauge:
24 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm on larger needle in openwork pattern stitch (washed and air-dried)
22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needle (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 3US (3.25 mm) for neck, armhole, and hem ribbing (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle) 
cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle
Note: needle size required to achieve gauge in plant fiber blends vs wool may vary considerably; always aim for correct gauge, regardless of needle size recommended