Golden Assam

DESCRIPTION

Golden Assam is the pullover version of my #goldenassampullover and #talviknits.

SIZES

• XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
• To fit a 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) [125, 135, 145, 155] cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58, 62]" bust
• Finished bust circumference: approx. 80 (91, 98, 110, 119) [130, 140, 153, 160] cm / 31½ (35¾, 38½, 43½, 47) [51, 55¼, 60¼, 63]"

This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 2.5–7.5 cm / 1–3" of positive ease.

The model wears size S on an 87 cm / 34¼" bust with 4 cm / 1½" of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

See last photo.

MATERIALS

Yarn

• Kässäkerho Pom Pom Suoma Single (100% non-superwash Finnsheep wool, 205 m/50 g, 224 yd/1.76 oz), approx. 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) [7, 8, 9, 9] skeins.
• Or fingering-weight yarn, approx. 850 (950, 1050, 1200, 1250) [1350, 1500, 1700, 1850] m / 950 (1000, 1150, 1300, 1400) [1500, 1650, 1850, 2000] yd

The sample pullover was knitted in Suoma Single in the colorway Lokakuu.

Needles

• 3.25 mm / US #3 short and long circular needles for stockinette and lace (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 2.5 mm / US #1½ short and long circular needles for ribbing
• If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves.

Notions

• 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) [7, 8, 8, 9] stitch markers
• Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
• Darning needle

GAUGE

• 22.5 sts × 37 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette on larger needles, blocked
• 26 sts × 38 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in twisted rib on smaller needles, blocked

TECHNIQUES USED

The pattern uses the following techniques: lace, twisted ribbing, and German short rows. Ability to work lace from a chart is recommended but written instructions are also provided.

REFERENCES

• German Short Rows
• 7 Ways to Knit Short Rows
• Comparison of 20 Stretchy Bind-off Methods

Yarn for this design was generously provided by Kässäkerho Pom Pom.