BULKY PULLOVER
YARN: “Firenze†by “Laines du Nord“ 50 gr/ 160 m balls.
Main color: 4, 5 (5, 6) balls (CP = green, cod: 404)
Color 1: 1, 2 (2, 2) balls (C1; cod: 405)
Color 2: 1, 2 (2, 2) balls (C2; cod: 406)
Color 3: 1 (1, 1, 1) balls (C3; cod: 407)
CIRCULAR NEEDLES = 8 and 9 mm (cables 100 cm and 60 cm for sleeves)
OTHER = stitch markers, tapestry needle.
WORK chart in stocking st. (K all rounds).
Read the CHARTS from the bottom-up and from right to left.
This sweater is worked in the round from the top down, with circular yoke.
Stocking stitch;
1/1 rib st: All rounds: *K1, P1 * rep ** to the end.
st(s): stitch(es);
SM: stitch marker;
SMb: stitch marker of the beginning of the round;
sSM: slip SM;
K: knit;
P: purl;
K2tog: knit 2 sts together;
SKP: slip 1, K1, pass slipped stitch over;
m1: make one by picking up one a loop between two stitches and knitting into the back of the new stitch.
MC: main color;
C1: color 1;
C2: color 2;
C3: color 3.
rep **: repeat from * to *
SIZES - XS, S (M, L)
MEASURES OF THE FINISHED GARMENT:
Size in photos: M
Bust circumference: 100 cm
Total length: 56 cm
Length from underarm to hem: 32 cm
Sleeve circumference: 32 cm
Sleeve length from underarm: 38 cm
Procedure
YOKE
Sizes XS, S (M, L)
With needles 8 mmand C1 cast on 56, 56 (60, 64) insert the marker to mark beginning of row, SMb, and start to work in the round ensuring that the work is not twisted.
Rounds 1 - 7: * K1, P1 * rep** to the end.
Round 8: K all sts
Change to needles 9 mm
Rounds 9- 10: K all sts
Round 12: K and increase evenly 16, 20 (20, 20) sts (= m1). [ 72, 76 (80, 84) sts]
Rounds 12- 13: K all sts
Follow CHART A
216, 228 (240, 252) sta on needles after Chart A.
Only for size L:
Knit 2 rounds.
Increase round: K and increase evenly 8 sts. (260 sts)
All sizes.
Place the sts for each sleeve onto holder or scrap yarn:
With MC.
Place the first 44, 44 (44, 46) sts onto holder or scrap yarn (first sleeve), cast on 2, 2 ( 2, 4) underarm sts, K 64, 70 (76, 80 )(front), place 44, 44 (44, 46) sts onto holder or scrap yarn (second sleeve), cast on 2, 2 ( 2, 4) underarm sts , K 64, 70 (76, 80 )(back).
Body sts: 132, 144 (156, 168)
Body
With MC knit 3 rounds.
Follow CHART B
Work in sotkcing st. (=K all rounds) until the sweater measures about 33 cm from underarm.
Hem
Cagne to needles 8 mm
Work 14 rounds in 1/1 rib st: * K1, P1 * rep** to the end.
Cast off all sts.
SLEEVES
Slip the 44, 44 (44, 46)held stitches from holder to 9 mm needles.
With MC pick up and knit 2, 2 (2, 4)underarm sts.Place the SM in the center of the underarm sts and start working in the round.
Stitches:46, 46 (46, 50).
Knit 20 rounds
Decrease rounds: K2tog, K to 3 sts before end, SKP, K1.
Knit 12 rounds
Decrease rounds: K2tog, K to 3 sts before end, SKP, K1.
Knit 10 rounds
Decrease rounds: K2tog, K to 3 sts before end, SKP, K1.
Knit 10 rounds
Decrease rounds: K2tog, K to 3 sts before end, SKP, K1.
Knit 6 rounds
Sta on needles 38, 38 (38, 42)
Only for sizes XS and S
Decrease rounds: K2tog, K to 3 sta before end, SKP, K1. (36, 36 sts)
Cuff
Change to needles 8 mm
Work 8 rounds in 1/1 rib st: * K1, P1 * rep ** to the end.
Cast off all sts.
Make the second sleeve.
Weave in all ends. Wash and block garment carefully.
