Wychwood
DESCRIPTION
Wychwood is a cozy pullover that blends simple stockinette with a touch of lace. This asymmetric compound raglan sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down in aran- or bulky-weight yarn, making it delightfully quick to knit.
A twin-leaf lace panel cascades down the front, beginning at the neckline and flowing seamlessly into twisted ribbing on the hem. Otherwise the sweater is done in stockinette, allowing the lace to take center stage. Long sleeves are tapered to the wrists, then finished in matching twisted ribbing for a cohesive look.
Asymmetric compound raglan construction allows for a fine-tuned fit that follows the body's natural curves. Thoughtful lower-body shaping — including vertical bust darts and waist shaping — ensures you can customize the garment to your liking. For a more relaxed silhouette the body can also be knit straight, omitting all shaping.
Wychwood comes in 10 sizes from XS to 6X. The pattern provides both charted and written instructions for the lace, and includes measurements in metric and US units.
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SIZING
- XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
- To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
- Finished body circumference at underarm level: approx. 76 (87, 99, 107, 119) [127, 139, 147, 159, 167] cm / 29¾ (34¼, 38¾, 42¼, 46¾) [50, 54½, 58, 62½, 65¾]"
- Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 80 (91, 103, 117, 129) [137, 149, 157, 173, 181] cm / 31½ (36, 40½, 46, 50½) [54, 58½, 61¾, 68, 71½]" or adjustable
Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 5–7.5 cm / 2–3" of positive ease.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes XS and 2X–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 more information!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See last photo.
GAUGE
- 14 sts × 23 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and lace on larger needles, blocked
- 15 sts × 23 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in 1×1 twisted ribbing on smaller needles, blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn
Aran- to bulky-weight yarn, approx.
- 700 (760, 860, 950, 1040) [1120, 1150, 1250, 1360, 1450] m
- 760 (830, 940, 1040, 1140) [1230, 1260, 1370, 1480, 1580] yd
Yarn & Colorway Suggestions
- Adlibris Alpaca Cloud (70% alpaca, 23% nylon, 7% merino), 130 m/50 g, 142 yd/1.76 oz, approx. 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) [9, 9, 10, 11, 12] skeins in the colorway light mint
- CaMaRose Snefnug (55% alpaca, 10% merino wool, 35% cotton, 110 m/50 g, 120 yd/1.76 oz), approx. 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) [11, 11, 12, 13, 14] skeins in the colorway #7994 lys mint
- Gepard Garn Puno (55% baby alpaca, 22% polyamide, 10% merino wool, 110 m/50 g, 120 yd/1.76 oz), approx. 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) [11, 11, 12, 13, 14] skeins in the colorway #822 lichen
- Holst Garn Cielo (42% alpaca, 42% merino, 16% polyamide, 125 m/50 g, 136 yd/1.76 oz), 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) [11, 11, 12, 13, 14] skeins in the colorway #11 icy mint
- Novita Halaus (40% cotton, 35% alpaca, 25% wool, 100 m/50 g, 109 yd/1.76 oz), approx. 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) [12, 12, 13, 14, 15] skeins in the colorway #307 verse
- Sandnes Garn Poppy (50% alpaca, 35% cotton, 15% merino, 110 m/50 g, 120 yd/1.76 oz), approx. 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) [11, 11, 12, 13, 14] skeins in the colorway #5811 arctic ice
Needles
- 6.0 mm / US #10 short and long circular needles for stockinette and lace (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- 4.5 mm / US #7 short and long circular needles for 1×1 twisted ribbing
- If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves
Notions
- 7 stitch markers: 4 raglan markers, 2 lace markers, 1 BOR marker
- Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
- Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED
The pattern uses the following techniques: alternating long-tail cast-on, working in the round, lifted increases, German short rows, lace, provisional cast-on, and stretchy bind-off.
