Diamonds Are For Everyone Pullover

Richly textured geometric patterning and a unisex fit make for a truly timeless pullover. The firm, strongly defined lines of twisted stitches form tiled layers across the body and run down the sleeves in a single line, grounded with smooth stocking stitch.

The pullover is worked bottom up in pieces, with an inclusive range of eleven sizes that takes into account the proportions of the twisted stitch diamond motif. Saddle shoulders ensure a perfect structure and flattering fit. Notes for simple modifications are included. Cable patterns are both written and charted.

Size inclusive to a 75.75” / 192.5 cm finished chest measurement.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, both charts and written instructions for stitch patterns, front and back images, and detailed schematic with measurements.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

Finished chest circumference: 38 (39 ¾, 42 ¾, 46 ½)(50 ¼, 54 ½, 57 ¾)(62 ½, 65 ¾, 70 ¼, 73 ¾)" / 96.5 (101, 108.5, 118)(127.5, 138.5, 146.5)(159, 167, 178.5, 187.5) cm.

Back length: 24 ½ (25, 25 ½, 26)(26 ½, 26 ½, 27)(27 ½, 28, 28 ½, 29)" / 62 (63.5, 65, 66)(67.5, 67.5, 68.5)(70, 71, 72.5, 73.5) cm.

Meant to be worn with approx 5" (12.5 cm) positive ease. Sample is 39 ¾" (101 cm) size; model is 31" (77.5 cm) chest.

Yarn

• Worsted weight yarn;
• 1845 (1930, 2090, 2310, 2515, 2750, 2935, 3225, 3440, 3760) yd / 1685 (1765, 1915, 2110, 2300, 2515, 2685, 2945, 3145, 3435) m.

Shown in Knit Picks Twill (affiliate)(100% Superwash Merino Wool; 149 yards/100g), Goldrush, 13 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19)(20, 22, 24, 26, 27) hanks.

Substitution Notes

Find a smooth, worsted weight yarn with some wool content. Multiple plies and a tighter twist will provide lovely stitch definitions to make the twisted stitches really pop. A loftier yarn will also be lovely with the diamond motif appearing a little more blurred.

Needles + Notions

• 4 mm (US 6) Needles;
• 3.75 mm (US 5) Needles;
• 3.75mm (US 5) 16" Circular needles;
• Stitch Markers;
• Locking Stitch Markers;
• Cable Needle (optional);
• Yarn Needle.

Gauge

17.5 sts and 27 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch, blocked.

Skills

Increases/decreases, German short rows (instructions included), bias bind off (instructions included), twisted stitches (multiple options included for working them), working twisted stitches from chart or written instructions, saddle shoulder sweater construction, bottom up, worked flat, seamed, picking up stitches, seaming.

Helpful Links

Raised Increases video tutorial.

Raised Increases photo tutorial.

SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial.

Mattress Graft tutorial.

This pattern is also available on holliyeoh.com, Ravelry, and Knit Picks (affiliate).

This pattern has been tech edited.