Rockweed Pullover

DESCRIPTION

Rockweed Pullover is a sweater version of its namesake cardigan with an ornate pattern featuring sharp double decreases that create undulating waves of lace. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with fingering weight as the main yarn. But this time the garment is knit in the round with lace sections on the round yoke and hem done in lace-weight silk mohair for an extra delicate look.

Neckband, sleeve cuffs, and hem are done in ribbing whereas sections of stockinette separate the lace tiers on the yoke. An alternative variation is offered in which all these are replaced with garter stitch in the round. This variation gives crisp transitions between stockinette and lace, especially if knitting the garment in one color. 

Rockweed Pullover comes in 10 sizes from XS to 6X. The pattern is written with both metric and US terminology. Both written and charted instructions are given for the lace pattern.

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SIZING

• XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
• To fit a 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]" upper bust
• Finished full bust circumference: approx. 81 (91, 101, 117, 127) [137, 147, 157, 172, 183] cm / 31¾ (35¾, 40, 46¼, 50) [54, 57¾, 62, 68, 72]"
• The pattern is graded for a 5 (5, 5, 10, 10) [10, 10, 10, 15, 15] cm / 2 (2, 2, 4, 4) [4, 4, 4, 6, 6]" difference between upper and full bust.

Choose a size based on your upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue).

This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease at the bust and hip and approx. 7.5 cm / 3" of positive ease at the waist.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes 3X, 4X, and 6X. If you'd like to knit any of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for details!

MATERIALS

Yarn

• Yarn A: Saimaa Wool Fingering (100% Finnsheep wool, 360 m/100 g, 394 yd/3.53 oz), 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 5, 5, 5] skeins in the colorway H5
• Yarn B: Filcolana Tilia (70% mohair, 30% silk, 210 m/25 g, 230 yd/0.88 oz), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2, 2, 2] skein(s) in the colorway 326 Meadow

Or for two-color version

• Yarn A: smooth fingering-weight yarn, approx. 730 (820, 900, 1050, 1150) [1220, 1360, 1450, 1620, 1720] m / 800 (900, 980, 1140, 1260) [1330, 1480, 1590, 1770, 1890] yd
• Yarn B: fluffy lace-weight yarn, approx. 130 (140, 160, 170, 190) [270, 300, 320, 340, 370] m / 140 (150, 170, 190, 210) [300, 320, 350, 380, 400] yd

Or for one-color version

• Fingering-weight yarn, approx. 860 (970, 1050, 1220, 1340) [1490, 1650, 1770, 1960, 2090] m / 940 (1060, 1150, 1330, 1460) [1630, 1810, 1930, 2150, 2290] yd

Needles

• 3.5 mm / US #4 short and long circular needles for stockinette (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 3.75 mm / US #5 short and long circular needles for lace
• 3.0 mm / US #2 short and long circular needles for ribbing or garter stitch
• If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves

Notions

• 2 locking stitch markers
• 5 stitch markers: 4 markers for waist shaping + 1 unique BOR marker
• Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
• Darning needle

GAUGE

• 22.5 sts × 33 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette with Yarn A on main needles, blocked
• 22.5 sts × 33 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in lace pattern with Yarn B on larger needles, blocked
• 26 sts × 33 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in 2x2 ribbing with Yarn A on smaller needles, blocked

TECHNIQUES USED

The pattern uses the following techniques: lace, German short rows, provisional cast-on, and a stretchy or Icelandic bind-off. Ability to follow charts is recommended but written instructions are also provided for the lace pattern.

REFERENCES

• Improved SSK, SSSK, and CDD Decreases
• German Short Rows
• 7 Ways to Knit Short Rows
• 6+1 Provisional Cast-on Methods
• Suzanne Bryan's Method of Avoiding Underarm Holes in Knitting
• Comparison of 20 Stretchy Bind-off Methods
• Icelandic Bind-off