Sasco by Samantha Guerin Designs | This DK weight, top down pullover has a cozy cowl neck collar and a lace insert around the waist, perfect for a bold or playful contrast color. I loved using a brightly speckled colorway here. It was a perfect foil for the lush jewel-toned main color.
Gauge: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette, knit in the round, after blocking
Finished Measurements: Bust Circumference: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9} / 30 (34, 39, 43) 48, 53, 57 {62, 66}” / 76 (86, 99, 109) 122, 135, 145 {158, 168} cm
Materials Used: Hypothesis Yarns ‘Merino DK’ (100% SW Merino) | 246 yds / 100 g
- (MC) Equinox 2 (3, 3, 3) 4, 4, 4 {5, 5} skeins
- (CC) Urchin 1 (1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2 {2, 2} skeins
OR
- MC: 498 (565, 648, 714) 797, 880, 947 {1030, 1096} yds
- CC: 164 (184, 210, 225) 246, 271, 292 {317, 338} yds of a similar DK weight yarn
Needle Size: Note: Using a set of interchangeable needles may be helpful, particularly when working the collar. Working the collar in the graduated needle sizes listed here helps to create the desired drape for this neckline.
- Needle A (Main Fabric & Neckband): One 16” circular needle, US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Needle B (Main Fabric: Yoke & Body): One 24” circular needle, US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Needle C (Main Fabric: Sleeves): One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s, US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Needle D (Sleeve Cuffs): One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s, US 3 / 3.25 mm
- Needle E (Collar): One 16” circular needle, US 4 / 3.5 mm
- Needle F (Collar): One 16” circular needle , US 6 / 4 mm
- Needle G (Collar Bind Off): Any circumference needle, US 7 / 4.5 mm
Pattern Includes: Written & Charted Instructions
Skill Level: Intermediate
Other Details: This sweater is designed to be worn with 2-4” of positive ease. With this in mind, you should select a size that is 2-4” larger than your actual bust measurement.