Natsumi

CONSTRUCTION

• The body is worked in a single piece from a Provisional Cast On, from left side to right side of garment, shaping the left front and back hems and shoulders at once, then shaping the neck edges, then shaping the right front and back hems and shoulders at once.
• The right sleeve is worked from live body stitches. The left sleeve is worked after undoing the Provisional Cast On.
• The hem ribbing is picked up and worked after garment assembly.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 40 (44, 47½, 51, 54½, 58)” circumference at chest
• Sample shown is size 43½” with +8″ ease on model

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

GAUGE

• 24 stitches & 36 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 28-stitch panel from Chart measures 4½” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric):

• One 40″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Size B (for Ribbing):

• One 32″ (or longer) circular needle, one size smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 2¾ mm (US 2)

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 1205 (1330, 1470, 1610, 1785, 1915) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

YARN

• 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Postcard

REQUIRED TECHNIQUES

• Provisional Cast On (Crochet Chain Method)
• Kitchener Stitch
• Blocking (Wet) – Circular Knitting

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

18 April 2017: Version 1.1

The pattern description has been corrected to reflect how garment is constructed:

Worked left to right from a provisional cast on, this pullover showcases a single bold cable flanked by delicate eyelets. The gracefully curved back hem and shoulders are shaped as you knit the body, and the three-quarter length sleeves are worked flat and top-down from live stitches. After joining the two sides and seaming the sleeves, the ribbed hem is then picked up and knit to complete the garment. Narrow faux saddles at the shoulders, a welt detail at the neckline, and raw sleeve cuffs lend casual structure, while generous positive ease lets this pullover pair perfectly with slim pants for contemporary comfort.