BOWHALL


by Monica Christine

“This drop-shoulder sweater will become a favorite addition to your wardrobe – beautiful cables and a comfortable fit give this pullover the versatility to wear on your next hike in the woods or to the office. The casual fit makes it flattering and easy to wear, a no-fuss sweater you’ll love to throw on just like your favorite sweatshirt ."

– Monica Christine

A woman leans agains a rail in front of canoes on a lake shore. She models a cable hand knit sweater - with the title BOWHALL by Monica Christine.

Product description

Like ancient tree roots twining over the forest floor, intricate cables climb from Bowhall’s deep ribbed hem to converge in a mirroring yoke. Slender sleeves balance the relaxed, drop-shoulder fit, counterpointing the richly patterned center panels. Highlight Bowhall’s contrasting textures in coordinating colors of lofty, woolen-spun Tones, or wed them with a single sumptuous shade of tweedy, worsted-spun Imbue.

Designer: Monica Christine

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Photography by Shelby Brakken

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Bowhall

Cabled Drop-Shoulder Pullover

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  • Product description

    Like ancient tree roots twining over the forest floor, intricate cables climb from Bowhall’s deep ribbed hem to converge in a mirroring yoke. Slender sleeves balance the relaxed, drop-shoulder fit, counterpointing the richly patterned center panels. Highlight Bowhall’s contrasting textures in coordinating colors of lofty, woolen-spun Tones, or wed them with a single sumptuous shade of tweedy, worsted-spun Imbue.

    Designer: Monica Christine

    Share on social #BowhallPullover

    Photography by Shelby Brakken

  • Pattern materials

    YARN

    Brooklyn Tweed Tones — 100% American Columbia Wool (140 yards/128 meters per 50 grams)

    Two-Color Version

    • 9 (10, 10^, 12) (13, 13, 14) (16, 17, 17, 18) skeins of Main Color (MC); 2 (2, 2^, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3^, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Color 1 (C1)
    • Photographed in colors Hollyhock Undertone (MC) & Hollyhock Overtone (C1)

    Single-Color Version

    • 10 (11^, 12^, 14) (15, 16, 17) (19, 20, 20, 21) skeins

    The marked skein counts "^" are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.

    —OR—

    Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted — 100% American Merino Wool (104 yards/95 meters per 50 grams)

    Two-Color Version

    • 11 (12, 13, 15) (16, 17, 18) (20, 21, 21, 22) skeins of Main Color (MC); 2^ (3, 3, 3) (3^, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Color 1 (C1)

    Single-Color Version

    • 13 (14, 15^, 18) (19, 20, 21) (23, 24^, 25^, 27) skeins
    • Photographed in color Cloak

    The marked skein counts "^" are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.


    YARDAGE

    Two-Color Version

    • MC: 1150 (1290, 1400, 1595) (1695, 1805, 1905) (2135, 2245, 2335, 2445) yards [1052 (1180, 1280, 1458) (1550, 1650, 1742) (1952, 2053, 2135, 2236) meters]; C1: 225 (250, 275, 310) (330, 350, 370) (415, 435, 455, 475) yards [206 (229, 251, 283) (302, 320, 338) (379, 398, 416, 434) meters] of worsted weight Columbia wool yarn

    —OR—

    • MC: 1070 (1200, 1305, 1485) (1580, 1680, 1770) (1985, 2090, 2170, 2275) yards [978 (1097, 1193, 1358) (1445, 1536, 1618) (1815, 1911, 1984, 2080) meters]; C1: 205 (235, 255, 290) (310, 325, 345) (385, 405, 425, 445) yards [187 (215, 233, 265) (283, 297, 315) (352, 370, 389, 407) meters] of worsted weight Merino wool yarn

    Single-Color Version

    • 1370 (1540, 1670, 1905) (2025, 2150, 2270) (2550, 2680, 2785, 2915) yards [1253 (1408, 1527, 1742) (1852, 1966, 2076) (2332, 2451, 2547, 2665) meters] of worsted weight Columbia wool yarn

    —OR—

    • 1275 (1435, 1555, 1770) (1885, 2005, 2115) (2370, 2490, 2595, 2715) yards [1166 (1312, 1422, 1618) (1724, 1833, 1934) (2167, 2277, 2373, 2483) meters] of worsted weight Merino wool yarn


    NEEDLES

    Size A (for Main Fabric)

    • One 32"/80 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge in Bowhall Pattern
    • Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

    Size B (for Ribbing)

    • One 32"/80 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs), three sizes smaller than Size A (or size needed to obtain gauge in 2x2 Ribbing)
    • Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)

    Size C (for Sleeves)

    • One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge in reverse stockinette stitch
    • Suggested Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)
  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • The body of this pullover is worked circularly in one piece from the hem to the underarms. The back and front are then divided and worked separately to the shoulders. The neck and shoulders are shaped using German Short Rows, and the shoulders are joined using Joinery Bind Off. Stitches are picked up from the armholes for the sleeves, which are worked circularly to the cuff.
    • This garment’s construction allows for a mixing- and-matching of body and sleeve sizes to tailor fit; see Schematic for dimensions.


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

    • 37¼, (42¾, 47¼, 50½) (55, 58¼, 62½) (66, 70¼, 73¾, 78)" [94.5 (108.5, 120, 128.5) (139.5, 148, 159) (167.5, 178.5, 187.5, 198) cm] circumference at chest
    • See Full Schematic for more sizing information
    • Cadence is 5'8"/172.5 cm tall with a chest circumference of 38¼"/97 cm and is wearing both the Tones and Imbue Worsted samples in Size 3 with 9”/23 cm positive ease.

    Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.


    GAUGE

    • 29 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 4"/10 cm in Bowhall Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
    • 33 stitches & 32 rows/rounds = 4"/10 cm in 2x2 Ribbing with Size B needle(s), after blocking
    • 17 stitches & 25 rounds = 4"/10 cm in reverse stockinette stitch with Size C needle(s), after blocking


    Please note: the stitch patterns used for this garment include written as well as charted instructions.


  • Techniques

    Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Pattern Updates

    14 April 2023: Version 1.1

    On page 10, the instructions for Shape Right Shoulder and Neck Edge have been updated to indicate that the left shoulder stitches will be transferred to the right needle.

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Monica Christine

Nordfriesland, Germany

Monica Christine is a knitting pattern designer based in Northern Germany. Knitting for the past 40 years, she gave designing a try in 2020 and hasn't stopped since. Inspired by the beauty of nature, landscapes and architecture, she has a great affinity for wool fabrics and unusual textures. Fascinated by intricate twisted stitches, complex cables, and highly textured knits, there's always something new on her wooden needles.