Seven Lines Pullover

Seven Lines falls into the “classic with a twist” styling that seems to be the focus of my design work these days. Seven-stitch columns of half-twisted rib create crisp vertical lines that anchor the center of the piece before sweeping toward the edges. This subtle outward pull creates a gentle curve that celebrates your natural silhouette with a soft, flattering highlight.

Seven Lines is the sister-sweater to Spring Lines, as they share a common vocabulary: A light summery feel in sock weight yarn, twisted rib accents, top-down construction, and the same gauge. 

Want exclusive discounts on Turquoise Toque Designs? Sign up for our Newsletter.

Seven Lines is a top down pullover. The shoulder saddles are knit first and then the stitches are put on hold. The fronts and backs are picked up from the edges of the shoulder saddle, and the sleeves are knit across the saddle stitches previously put on hold. Short rows are used to complete the shoulder shaping for the front and back.  

The yoke is knit flat until the front neckline is joined, and then worked in the round for the rest of the pullover. The sleeve stitches are put on hold while the underarm stitches are cast on. The body is continued in the round down to the hem. The sleeves are taken off of hold, and knit from the underarm down to the cuff with options for short or ¾ length sleeves. The collar is picked up from the neckline edge. 

Sizing

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

Finished Measurements (Chest/ Full Bust)

33.25 (36, 39.25, 42, 45.25, 48) (51.25, 54, 57.25, 60, 63.25) inches, OR

83.5 (90, 98.5, 105, 113.5, 120) (128.5, 135, 143.5, 150, 158.5) cm

See Schematic at end of photos for more details on measurements for each size.  

The garment is shown in Size 3 with 3” (7.5 cm) ease at the Upper Chest. Ease of 2-4” (5-10 cm) will fit in a similar manner as the sample photos. 

Gauge

On US Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles, after blocking:

24 sts/ 33 rows in 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette 

Yarn

Mirasol Yarn Nuna, 40% merino wool, 40% silk, and 20% bamboo rayon, sport weight, 191 yards (175 meters) per 50g skein, OR

Any heavy fingering or sport weight yarn with similar properties that knits up to gauge. 

Short Sleeves

Yards: 869 (940, 1036, 1094, 1183, 1243) (1368, 1460, 1530, 1725, 1952), OR

Meters: 795 (860, 947, 1001, 1082, 1136) (1251, 1335, 1399, 1577, 1785)

3/4 Length Sleeves

Yards: 1020 (1108, 1215, 1291, 1398, 1469) (1634, 1744, 1829, 2100, 2378), OR

Meters: 932 (1013, 1111, 1180, 1279, 1343) (1495, 1595, 1672, 1921, 2174)

Techniques Used

German Short Rows

Long-Tail Cast-on

Purlwise Increases (m1Rp & m1Lp)