Skill level: Intermediate
An off-center cable starts and stops down the front of this cozy, yet sophisticated, oversized top-down pullover. The Heartfelt Pullover features drop shoulders and minimal seaming for a comfortable fit and a happy knitting experience. The standout feature is the beautiful (and simple!) cable panel that adds a touch of elegance to this classic pullover. The Heartfelt Pullover can be worked in a heavy worsted weight yarn or, as shown in the sample, by using a combination of lightweight yarns held together.
Construction Details:
The Heartfelt Pullover is worked from the top-down with minimal seaming. After working the body from the top-down and seaming the shoulders, stitches are picked up around the armhole for the sleeves. The sleeves are worked in the round over a small circumference.
Skills Required:
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Cast on (long tail, long tail purlwise, cable cast on purlwise)
Bind off in ribbing
German Short Rows
4-Stitch Cables
Increasing (m1L/m1r)
Joining in the round
Knit/Purl
Decreasing (k2tog, ssk)
Seaming shoulder stitches in Mattress Stitch
Picking up stitches for neckline and sleeves
Adult Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit bust: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45)(49, 53, 57, 61)”/74 (84, 94, 104, 114.5)(124.5, 135, 145, 155) cm
Finished bust: 37 (41, 45, 49, 53)(57, 61, 65, 69)”/92 (102, 112, 122, 132)(142, 152, 162, 172) cm
Recommended ease is 8”/20 cm. If you are between sizes, go down a size for a more form-fitted look or up a size for a boxy look. Shaina is 5’2”/158 cm tall and has a 39”/99 cm bust and is wearing the size 3 sweater.
Finished Length: 21 (21.5, 22, 23, 24)(25, 26, 27, 28)”/52 (54, 55, 57, 60)(62, 65, 67, 70) cm
A schematic is provided with additional measurements.
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rounds = 4”/10 cm in St-st, using size needle to obtain gauge.
Needles: US 8 (5 mm) 32”/80 cm circular needle and DPN or size needed for gauge, US 7 (4.5 mm) 16 and 32”/40 and 80 cm circular needles and DPN or one size smaller than size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn: 850 (950, 1050, 1175, 1300)(1450, 1600, 1750, 1900) yards of heavy worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn.
In the sweater sample, one strand each of two different lightweight yarns are held together to create a heavy worsted weight:
La Bien Aimee “Merino Boucle” (100% Merino; 218 yds/50 g) in Sansa.
La Bien Aimee “Felix” (75% Falkland Merino, 25% Corriedale; 710 yds/100 g) in Sansa.
Other Materials: 3 stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holder or spare circular needle, tapestry needle.