Culswick
Pattern Specs
CONSTRUCTION
- The body is worked circularly to the underarms, then divided to work the back and front separately. Sleeves are worked circularly to the armholes. Neckband is picked up and worked after garment assembly.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
- 36 (38, 40, 44, 48, 52)” [91.5 (96.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm] circumference at chest
- Sample shown is size 38″ [96.5 cm] with 6″ [15 cm] ease on model
Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.
GAUGE
- 24 stitches & 29 rows = 4″ in chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
Note: Gauge for this project changes considerably after blocking; block your swatch prior to measuring to ensure correct sizing.
NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric)
- One 32″ circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)
Size B (for Ribbing)
- One each 24″ and 32″ circular needles and one set of DPNs*, five sizes smaller than size A
- Suggested Size: 2¾ mm (US 2)
Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only)
- One 32″ circular needle and one set of DPNs*, one size smaller than Size B
- Suggested Size: 2¼ mm (US 1)
*32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (e.g. Sleeves).
Note: If you have adjusted the needle size to obtain the correct gauge, it may or may not be necessary to make a matching adjustment to the needle size used for Tubular Cast On due to variance in individual work. You may wish to test your chosen cast-on method on your swatch.
Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.
Pattern Materials
YARN
- 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% American Merino wool; 210 yards/50 grams)
- Photographed in color Hammock
YARDAGE
- 1350 (1440, 1515, 1660, 1825, 2020) yards of fingering weight wool yarn
Techniques
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- 1×1 Tubular Cast On Sloped Bind Off
Errata
19 February 2020: Version 1.1
Selvedge stitches have been added to the pattern when working flat to aid seaming and also to eliminate an issue of needing to knit into a YO worked at the end of a previous row.

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