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by Suss Cousins

Sizing by
Kate Lonsdale

This pullover is named after my youngest daughter, Viveka. The yarn is called Suss Love. And so I guess you could say Suss love Viveka…not great English but oh so true. She is love and so is this yarn.

It is like a second skin. It feels like cashmere but it is a tactel yarn. It’s also a vegan yarn. I can’t wait to develop more patterns for this yarn.

The colors are jewel tones, deep and rich. This particular design is one of my favorites as a knitwear designer. It has a deep V and flared sleeves that give this pullover a classic Victorian feel.

Wear a camisole under it or even a ruffled long sleeve blouse and then… Go have a night with your knight!

model: Hanna Cousins photos: Ute Ville
SIZE
XS[S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL] (shown in size M)
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 34[36, 40, 43.5, 48, 52.5, 55] inches
Length: 25[25, 26, 28, 30, 30.5, 31.5] inches
 
MATERIALS

Suss Love [100% Tactel; 126 yds/116 m per 57g/2 oz skein]
[MC] Red; 11[11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15] skeins
[CC] Taupe; 1 skein

1 24-inch US #8/5 mm circular needle
OR
1 set US #8/5 mm straight needles
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle
1 US H/5mm crochet hook
 
GAUGE
20 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
 
PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here]

P2tog tbl: Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops.

If you are unfamiliar with backstitch, instructions can be found here:

Instructions for the basic crochet stitches used for the neckline border (slip stitch and single crochet) can be found here and here.

Sc-dec (Single crochet decrease)
Insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, insert hook in following st, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through both loops on hook. 1 st decreased.

If you are new to crochet, it is a good idea to practice working along the edge of a swatch, before you begin working the neckline border.
DIRECTIONS

Back
*Using CC, CO 84[90, 102, 108, 120, 132, 138] sts.

Row 1 [RS]: K3[6, 6, 3, 3, 3, 6], p6, [k6, p6] to last 3[6, 6, 3, 3, 3, 6] sts, k to end.

Row 2 [WS]: P3[6, 6, 3, 3, 3, 6], k6, [p6, k6] to last 3[6, 6, 3, 3, 3, 6] sts, p to end.

These 2 rows set rib pattern.

Work 1 more row in patt. Break CC.

Using MC, cont in rib patt until work measures 4.5[4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5, 5] inches.*

Work in stockinette st until work measures 18.5[18.5, 19, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5] inches.

Shape Armholes:
CO 6[6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 96[102, 116, 122, 126, 148, 154] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 24[24, 25, 26.5, 28.5, 29, 30] inches (armhole measures 5.5[5.5, 6, 6.5, 8, 8, 8.5] inches).

Shape Shoulders:
BO 11[12, 14, 11, 11, 14, 14] sts at beg of next 4[6, 4, 6, 6, 8, 4] rows.
BO 12[0, 15, 12, 12, 0, 15] sts at beg of next 2[0, 2, 2, 2, 0, 4] rows.
BO rem 28[30, 30, 32, 36, 36, 38] sts.

Front
Work from * to * as for back.

Work in stockinette st until work measures 13[13, 13, 14.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17] inches, ending with a WS row.
Next Row [RS]: K42[45, 51, 54, 60, 66, 69], place rem sts on st holder.
P 1 row.

Left Front:
Note: Read ahead! Neckline shaping is worked at the same time as Armhole and Shoulder shaping.

Next Row [RS]: K to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Work 4 rows in stockinette st.
Next Row [WS]: P2tog, p to end.
Work 4 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 10 rows 6[4, 4, 6, 3, 4, 4] times more.

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL Only:
Next Row [RS]: K to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Work 3 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 4 rows -[4, 4, 1, 9, 7, 8] times more.

All Sizes:
Cont in stockinette st without further neckline shaping.

AT THE SAME TIME, work Armhole and Shoulder shaping as follows:

When work measures 18.5[18.5, 19, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5] inches, CO 6[6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts at beg of next RS row.

Cont in stockinette st, working Neckline shaping as set, until work measures 24[24, 25, 26.5, 28.5, 29, 30] inches (armhole measures 5.5[5.5, 6, 6.5, 8, 8, 8.5] inches), ending with a WS row.

BO 11[12, 14, 11, 11, 14, 14] sts at beg of next 2[3, 2, 3, 3, 4, 2] RS rows.

BO 12[0, 15, 12, 12, 0, 15] sts at beg of next 1[0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 2] RS rows. Left Front is complete.

Right Front
Replace held sts on needle with WS facing, and reattach yarn. P 1 row.

Note: Read ahead! Neckline shaping is worked at the same time as Armhole and Shoulder shaping.

Next Row [RS]: Ssk, k to end.
Work 4 rows in stockinette st.
Next Row [WS]: P to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl.
Work 4 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 10 rows 6[4, 4, 6, 3, 4, 4] times more.

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL Only:
Next Row [RS]: Ssk, k to end.
Work 3 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 4 rows -[4, 4, 1, 9, 7, 8] times more.

AT THE SAME TIME, work Armhole and Shoulder shaping as follows:

When work measures 18.5[18.5, 19, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5] inches, CO 6[6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts at beg of next WS row.

Cont in stockinette st, working Neckline shaping as set, until work measures 24[24, 25, 26.5, 28.5, 29, 30] inches (armhole measures 5.5[5.5, 6, 6.5, 8, 8, 8.5] inches), ending with a RS row.

BO 11[12, 14, 11, 11, 14, 14] sts at beg of next 2[3, 2, 3, 3, 4, 2] WS rows.

BO 12[0, 15, 12, 12, 0, 15] sts at beg of next 1[0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 2] WS rows. Right Front is complete.

Sleeves (Make 2)
Using CC, CO 54[54, 60, 66, 78, 78, 84] sts.
Work 3 rows in stockinette st. Break CC.

Using MC, cont in stockinette st until work measures 6[6, 6, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5] inches, ending with a WS row.

Row 1 [RS]: K6[6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 3], p6, [k6, p6] to last 6[6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 3] sts, k to end.
Row 2 [WS]: P6[6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 3], k6, [p6, k6] to last 6[6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 3] sts, p to end.

Cont in patt as set until work measures 18[18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21] inches.

BO all sts in patt.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Note: Backstitch is recommended for all seams.

Sew Back to Front at shoulders.

Sew BO edges of sleeves to armholes.

Sew side, underarm and sleeve seams.

Neckline Border
Join CC to center front of V-neckline using slip stitch.

Work 1 row of single crochet around neckline. Turn work.

Next Row: Ch 1, sc-dec, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc-dec. Break yarn, draw through last st and pull tight.

Use yarn tail to sew edges of neckline edging together at center of "V".

Weave in remaining ends.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Suss' journey in fashion and art began in her native Scandinavia where knitwear is a staple for 10 months out of the year and a necessary skill to keep oneself and one’s family well layered. At the young age of 19, Suss launched her first men’s wear boutique, Thanks, in Stockholm. Customers at her boutique would see her knitting something so intricate and vibrant that they would place custom-made orders on the spot for her creations. Her individual hand-loomed sweaters, hats and scarves retained the feel and the quality of the traditional hand knit sweaters she grew up with.

A leader in the knitting renaissance, Suss Cousins's highly sought-after knitwear has appeared in numerous TV and film productions. Her line of clothing, designer patterns and gorgeous yarns are distributed nationwide, including at her shop, Suss Design, in Los Angeles, opened in 1995.

 
Pattern & images © 2006 Suss Cousins. Contact Suss