INTRODUCTION

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by Kate Harvie

I have a friend who is amazingly elegant. In fact, she would look elegant wearing a sack. Not only that, she is a genuinely lovely person, a talented viola player, and a keen learner knitter. I was inspired to design this garment by a jumper she was wearing which featured twisted stitches. The similarity ended there, but I thought that maybe I could design a pullover that would make me look elegant as well. The jury is out on whether I succeeded, but I do like the jumper I made.

The twisted stitches appear in saddles at the shoulders, down each side of front and back, and on the forearms. The shoulder and armhole shaping is a blend of saddle and raglan making a nice fit. The twisted stitches are also reflected in twisted rib at hems and neckline. The long sleeves have a little gather at the top and are full with fitted cuffs. I made a V neck because it works with a pretty blouse, and to complement the "v" effect of the twisted stitch panels. Now I just need the pretty blouse.

As I was making the long sleeved pullover, it occurred to me that a short sleeved version in cotton or linen might be rather nice for summer (usually in our part of the world that's maybe a day or two in July or August), so back I went to my LYS and found some lovely drapey cotton/linen blend yarn. I've not used cotton or linen much in the past so this was a nice adventure for me.

model: Kate Harvie

photos: Jess Harvie

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
shown in size S with 1.5 inches/4 cm of ease at largest part of chest – an extra inch has been added to the long sleeves to accommodate my long arms

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust:  31[35, 39.25, 42.75, 46.75, 51.25, 55, 58.75, 62.75] inches/ 79[89, 99.5, 108.5, 119, 130, 140, 149.5, 159.5] cm
Length:  19.25[19.75, 20.25, 20.75, 20.75, 21.25, 21.5, 22.25, 22.75] inches/ 49[50, 51.5, 52.5, 52.5, 54, 54.5, 56.5, 57.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Green short-sleeved version (shown above)
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK, 57% cotton, 30% viscose, 13% linen, 131 yds/120 m per 50g skein, colorway 5641 Ingleton, 6[7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14] skeins.

Pink long-sleeved version (shown below)
West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece DK, 100% Blueface Leicester wool, 246 yds/225 m per 100g skein, colorway 1111 Foxglove, 4[5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9] skeins.

Yarn Characteristics
The King Cole (green) yarn is a multiple plied DK weight, with very little stretch and lots of drape. For yarn substitutions, pick a yarn with a round profile and solid or lightly variegated color, to show off the twisted stitches at their best.

The West Yorkshire Spinners (pink) yarn is a 4-ply, worsted spun DK weight, with some lustre and drape and plenty of bounce.


Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
US 6/4mm or US 5/3.75mm circular needle, length 32 inch/80 cm
US 4/3.5mm or 3/3.25mm circular needle, length 32 inch/80 cm
Needles of both sizes suitable for working small circumferences
Spare needle to hold saddle stitches

Notions
stitch markers – 4 to mark body and sleeve shaping points, 8 to mark panels on front and back. Having two different kinds of markers may be helpful
locking stitch marker or safety pin to mark center front of neckband
stitch holders or waste yarn
yarn needle

GAUGE

22 sts/30 rows/rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

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

Construction method: This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down. Two saddle pieces are worked first, then stitches are cast on and picked up from the saddles to form the yoke, which is knitted flat initially, with increases at neck, sleeves and body. The yoke is then joined to form a V neck and continued in the round. Body and sleeves are separated and worked downwards to the hem. Sleeves are then knitted downwards. All pattern and shaping stitches are worked on the RS when working flat.

The set-up row and the first few rows of the yoke will be a little awkward as there are sharp corners to negotiate as you work around the saddles. This will get easier after a few rows. Pull out loops of your needle's cable to turn the corners. Using a long cable and short tips will be helpful here, if available.

Techniques:

• Cable cast-on video and photo tutorial.
• RT - right twist; knit next 2 stitches together, do not slip off left hand needle, knit the first stitch again, and then slip both stitches off left hand needle.
• LT – left twist; change orientation of next two stitches by slipping them knitwise one at a time, then slip back onto the left needle. Knit the second stitch through the back loop, do not slip off needle, knit both stitches together through the back loop, and then slip both stitches off left hand needle.

CHARTS

View and download CHARTS

Written stitch pattern instructions
Saddle pattern (16 sts)
Row 1 [RS]: K2, LT 3 times, RT 3 times, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: Purl.
Row 3: K1, LT 3 times, k2, RT 3 times, k1.
Row 4: Purl.
Work Rows 1-4 for patt.

Sleeve detail (18 sts)
Round 1: K7, LT, RT, k7.
Round 2 (and all even-numbered rounds): Knit.
Round 3: K6, LT, k2, RT, k6.
Round 5: K5, LT twice, RT twice, k5.
Round 7: K4, LT twice, k2, RT twice, k4.
Round 9: K3, LT 3 times, RT 3 times, k3.
Round 11: K2, LT 3 times, k2, RT 3 times, k2.
Round 13: K1, LT 4 times, RT 4 times, k1.
Round 15: LT 4 times, k2, RT 4 times.
Round 16: Knit.
Rep rounds Rounds 13-16 until cuff is reached as per sleeve instructions.

DIRECTIONS

Saddle (make two the same)
With larger needle, CO 16 sts using the technique of your choice.
Next row [WS]: Purl.

Work Saddle pattern from chart or written instructions as preferred until saddle measures 2.5[2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.25, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4] inches/ 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10] cm, ending with Row 2 or 4.
Place sts on a holder, waste yarn or spare needle. Break yarn.
Make second saddle the same.

Yoke
Note: the set-up row and the first few rows will be a little awkward as there are sharp corners to negotiate as you work around the saddles. This will get easier after a few rows. Pull out loops of cable to turn the corners. Using a long cable and short tips will be helpful here, if available.

Take one of the saddle pieces. With RS facing and cast-on edge on the right, using a long circular needle in larger size pick up and knit 16[18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts along edge of saddle; pm for left front shaping point; k1, (m1, k1) 15 times along live sts of saddle; pm for left back shaping point; pick up and knit 16[18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts along second edge of saddle.

Using cable cast-on method, CO 38[40, 40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 46] sts for back neck. Take the other saddle piece and with RS facing and cast-on edge on the right, pick up and knit 16[18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts along edge of saddle; pm for right back shaping point; k1, (m1, k1) 15 times along live sts of saddle; pm for right front shaping point; pick up and knit 16[18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts along second edge of saddle. 164[174, 182, 182, 192, 192, 202, 204, 212] sts total, 16[18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts for each Front, 70[76, 80, 80, 86, 86, 92, 94, 98] Back sts, and 31 sts for each Sleeve.

Purl 1 row, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 1 [RS]: K1, m1, pm, work Row 1 of body panel, taking care to use the correct chart or written instructions for your size, pm, k1, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, pm, work Row 1 of body panel, k 40[42, 42, 42, 44, 44, 46, 48, 48] , pm, work Row 1 of body panel, pm, k1, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, pm, work Row 1 of body panel, pm, m1, k1.
Body panels are now set up between markers on front and back. 170[180, 188, 188, 198, 198, 208, 210, 218] sts, of which 17[19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27] sts on each Front section, 70[76, 80, 80, 86, 86, 92, 94, 98] Back sts, and 33 sts for each Sleeve.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.

Note: Twisted stitch panels on the body are now set up between markers. The markers at each side of these panels will not be mentioned in the instructions following. Once panels are established, you may wish to remove the markers at each side of the panels. All further reference to markers applies to those placed at the raglan shaping points.

Continue working body panels as set, repeating Rows 1-4 of the body panel chart throughout.

Shape neck and raglans:
Size XS[-, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Row 3 [RS, sleeve increases]: Work as set to m at left front raglan, (sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, work as set to next m) twice, sm, work as set to end of row. 4 sts increased, 174 sts.
Row 5 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased, 184 sts.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3. 188 sts.
Row 9 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased; 194 sts.
Row 11: Repeat Row 5. 204 sts.
Row 13: Repeat Row 9. 210 sts.
Row 15: Repeat Row 9. 216 sts.
Row 17: Repeat Row 5. 226 sts.
Row 18: Purl.
Rows 19-24: Repeat Rows 13-18 once more. 248 sts.

Row 25 [neck increases]: K1, m1, work st st and body panels as set, slipping all markers, to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts increased; 250 sts.
Row 27: Repeat Row 9. 256 sts.
Row 29 [neck and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k to next m, sm, k1, m1) twice, work to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased; 262 sts.
Row 31: Repeat Row 9. 268 sts.
Row 33: Repeat Row 25: 270 sts.
Row 35: Repeat Row 5. 280 sts.
Row 37: Repeat Row 9. 286 sts.
Row 38: Purl.
Rows 39-42: Repeat Rows 35-38. 302 sts, 42 sts each Front, 84 Back sts, and 67 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Size -[S, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Row 3 [RS, sleeve increases]: Work as set to m at left front raglan, (sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, work as set to next m) twice, sm, work as set to end of row. 4 sts increased; 184 sts.
Row 5 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased; 194 sts.
Row 7 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased; 200 sts.
Row 9: Repeat Row 7. 206 sts.
Row 11: Repeat Row 5. 216 sts.
Row 12: Purl.
Rows 13-24: Repeat Rows 9-12 3 times more. 264 sts.

Row 25 [neck increases]: K1, m1, work St st and body panels as set, slipping all markers, to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts increased; 266 sts.
Row 27: Repeat Row 5. 276 sts.
Row 28: Purl.
Rows 29-36: Repeat Rows 25-28 twice more. 300 sts.

Row 37: Repeat Row 7. 306 sts.
Row 39: Repeat Row 5. 316 sts.
Row 41: Repeat Row 7. 322 sts, 47 sts each Front, 94 Back sts, and 67 Sleeve sts.
Row 42: Purl.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, M, -, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Row 3 [RS, body and sleeve increases]: (Work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) four times, work as set to end of row. 8 sts increased, 196 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 202 sts.
Row 7 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased; 212 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-24. Repeat Rows 5-8 4 times more. 276 sts.

Row 25 [neck increases]: K1, m1, work st st and body panels as set, slipping all markers, to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts increased. 278 sts.
Row 27: Repeat Row 7. 288 sts.
Row 28: Purl.
Rows 29-36: Repeat Rows 25-28 twice more. 312 sts.

Row 37: Repeat Row 5. 318 sts.
Row 39: Repeat Row 7. 328 sts.
Row 41: Repeat Row 5. 334 sts, 50 sts each Front, 100 Back sts, and 67 Sleeve sts.
Row 42: Purl.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, -, L, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Row 3 [body and sleeve increases]: (Work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to end of row. 8 sts increased, 196 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 202 sts.
Row 7 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased; 212 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-24. Repeat Rows 5-8 4 times more. 276 sts.

Row 25 [neck increases]: K1, m1, work st st and body panels as set, slipping all markers, to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts increased, 278 sts.
Row 27: Repeat Row 7. 288 sts.
Row 28: Purl.
Rows 29-36: Repeat Rows 25-28 twice more. 312 sts.

Row 37: Repeat Row 7. 322 sts.
Row 38: Purl.
Rows 39-42: Repeat Rows 37-38 twice more. 342 sts, 52 sts each Front, 104 on Back sts, and 67 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, -, -, 1X, -, -, -, -] only:
Row 3 [body and sleeve increases]: (Work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to end of row. 8 sts increased, 206 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 212 sts.
Row 7 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased, 222 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-28: Repeat Rows 5-8 5 times more. 302 sts.

Row 29 [neck increases]: K1, m1, work st st and body panels as set, slipping all markers, to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts increased, 304 sts.
Row 31: Repeat Row 7. 314 sts.
Row 32: Purl.
Rows 33-36: Repeat Rows 29-32 once more. 326 sts.

Row 37: Repeat Row 7. 336 sts.
Row 38: Purl.
Rows 39-44: Repeat Rows 37-38 3 times more. 366 sts, 56 sts each Front, 112 Back sts, and 71 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, -, -, -, 2X, -, -, -] only:
Row 3 [body and sleeve increases]: (Work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to end of row. 8 sts increased, 206 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 212 sts.
Row 7 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased, 222 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-20: Repeat Rows 5-8 3 times more. 270 sts.

Row 21 [neck increases]: K1, m1, work st st and body panels as set, slipping all markers, to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts increased, 272 sts.
Row 23: Repeat Row 7. 282 sts.
Row 24: Purl.
Rows 25-28: Repeat Rows 21-24 once more. 294 sts.

Row 29: Repeat Row 7. 304 sts.
Row 30: Purl.
Rows 31-44: Repeat Rows 29-30 7 times more. 374 sts, 58 sts each Front, 116 Back sts, and 71 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, -, -, -, -, 3X, -, -] only:
Row 3 [body and sleeve increases]: (Work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to end of row. 8 sts increased, 216 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 222 sts.
Row 7 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased, 232 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-28: Repeat Rows 5-8 5 times more. 312 sts.

Row 29: Repeat Row 7. 322 sts.
Row 30: Purl.
Rows 31-46: Repeat Rows 29-30 8 times more. 402 sts, 62 sts on each Front, 124 Back sts, and 77 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 4X, -] only:
Row 3 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased, 220 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 226 sts.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3. 236 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-28: Repeat Rows 5-8 5 times more. 316 sts.

Row 29: Repeat Row 3. 326 sts.
Row 30: Purl.
Rows 31-46: Repeat Rows 29-30 8 times more. 406 sts, 63 sts on each Front, 126 Back sts, and 77 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Size -[-, -, -, -, -, -, -, 5X] only:
Row 3 [neck, sleeve and body increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1) 4 times, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased, 228 sts.
Row 5 [neck and sleeve increases]: K1, m1, (work as set to next m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice, work as set to last st, m1, k1. 6 sts increased, 234 sts.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3. 244 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 9-24: Repeat Rows 5-8 4 times more. 308 sts.

Row 25: Repeat Row 3. 318 sts.
Row 26: Purl.
Rows 27-46: Repeat Rows 25-26 10 times more. 418 sts, 66 sts each Front, 132 Back sts, and 77 Sleeve sts.

Break yarn.

Join Fronts and complete yoke (all sizes):
Slip sts from left front and left sleeve onto the other point of your needle, so that tips are at left back shaping point. Mark start of round here and rejoin yarn.

Round 1 (joining round): K1, m1, work St st and panels as set across back to 1 st before marker at right back, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1, knit across right sleeve to 1 st before marker, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1, work st st and panel as set across right front, work St st and panel across left front to 1 st before marker at left front, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1, knit across left sleeve to 1 st before end of round, m1, k1. 310[330, 342, 350, 374, 382, 410, 414, 426] sts, 86[96, 102, 106, 114, 118, 126, 128, 134] on Front and Back, and 69[69, 69, 69, 73, 73, 79, 79, 79] sts on each Sleeve.
Round 2: Knit, slipping markers as you come to them.

Size XS[-, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Yoke is now complete.

Size -[S, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Round 3: (Work St st and panels as set to m, sm, k1, m1, knit to 1 st before next m, m1, k1, sm) twice. 334 sts.
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: (K1, m1, work as set to 1 st before next marker, m1, k1, sm) 4 times.
Round 6: Knit. 342 sts, 98 sts for Front and Back, and 73 Sleeve sts. Yoke is now complete.

Sizes -[-, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] only:
Round 3: (K1, m1, work as set to 1 st before next marker, m1, k1, sm) 4 times. -[-, 350, 358, 382, 390, 418, 422, 434] sts.
Round 4: Knit.

Repeat Rounds 3-4 -[-, 3, 5, 6, 8, 8, 11, 12] times more. -[-, 374, 398, 430, 454, 482, 510, 530] sts, of which -[-, 110, 118, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160] on each of Front and Back, and -[-, 77, 81, 87, 91, 97, 103, 105] on each Sleeve. Yoke is now complete.

Divide Body and Sleeves, work body (all sizes):
Next round: Work across 86[98, 110, 118, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160] Back sts as set, keeping continuity of panels; remove marker from back right, place 69[73, 77, 81, 87, 91, 97, 103, 105] right sleeve sts on a holder, remove marker from front right; using cable cast-on, CO 7[7, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25] sts for right underarm; work across 86[98, 110, 118, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160] Front sts as set, keeping continuity of panels; remove front left marker, place 69[73, 77, 81, 87, 91, 97, 103, 105] left sleeve sts on a holder, remove back left marker; CO 3[3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12] sts, place marker for new start of round, CO 4[4, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13] sts to complete left underarm. 186[210, 234, 254, 278, 302, 326, 346, 370] sts total.

Work even in St st and panels as set until body measures 10.25[10.25, 10.25, 10, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75] inches/ 26[26, 26, 25.5, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5] cm from underarm cast-on, or 2 inches/5 cm less than desired length, finishing on Round 2 or 4 of panels.

Change to smaller size needles, and work in twisted rib as follows:
Round 1: *K1 tbl, p1: rep from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 until rib measures 2 inches/5 cm, or your desired length.

Bind off using a stretchy technique of your choice, or as follows: K1 tbl, *p1, slip 2 sts from RH to LH needle, k2tog tbl, k1 tbl, slip 2 sts from RH to LH needle, k2tog tbl; rep from * until no sts remain on LH needle, break yarn and fasten off.

Sleeves
With larger needle suitable for working small circumferences, and with RS facing, pick up and knit 9[9, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 27] sts from cast on at right underarm, placing start of round marker after the 5th[5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th] stitch. Pick up one stitch from each cast-on stitch, and one in each corner.
Knit 69[73, 77, 81, 87, 91, 97, 103, 105] sleeve sts from holder, knit to start of round marker. 78[82, 86, 92, 100, 108, 118, 126, 132] sts.

Long sleeves (both alike) – begin sleeve shaping as follows:

Sizes XS[S, M, -, -, -, -, -, -] only:
Work in St st without shaping until sleeve measures 9.75 inches/25 cm from underarm.
Next Round: K 30[32, 34, -, -, -, -, -, -] , pm, k18, pm, knit to end of round. Markers indicate placement of sleeve panel.
Continue working in St st, working sleeve panel between markers, starting with Round 1 of sleeve panel chart.

After completing Round 16 of panel chart, repeat Rounds 13-16 until sleeve measures 14.25[14.75, 14.75, -, -, -, -, -, -] inches/ 36.5[37.5, 37.5, -, -, -, -, -, -] cm from underarm, or 2 inches/5 cm less than desired sleeve length, finishing on Round 14 or 16 of sleeve panel chart.

Next round [decrease round]: K2tog 0[2, 4, -, -, -, -, -, -] times, (k1, k2tog 6 times) 6 times. 42[44, 46, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.

Sizes -[-, -, L, 1X, 2X, -, -, -] only:
Work in St st or 15 rounds.
Next round [decrease round]: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts decreased.
Continue working in St st, working decrease round every 8th round -[-, -, 1, 3, 5, -, -, -] times more. -[-, -, 88, 92, 96, -, -, -] sts.

Work even until sleeve measures 10.25 inches/26 cm from underarm.
Next round: K -[-, -, 35, 37, 39, -, -, -] , pm, k18, pm, knit to end of round.
Continue working in St st, working sleeve panel between markers, starting with Round 1 of completing Round 16 of panel chart, repeat Rounds 13-16 until sleeve measures -[-, -, 15.25, 15.25, 15.75, -, -, -] inches/ -[-, -, 39, 39, 40, -, -, -] cm from underarm, or 2 inches/5 cm less than desired sleeve length, finishing on Round 14 or 16 of sleeve panel chart.

Next round [decrease round]: K2tog -[-, -, 0, 2, 4, -, -, -] times, (k1, k2tog 5 times) 8 times. -[-, -, 48, 50, 52, -, -, -] sts.

Sizes –[-, -, -, -, -, 3X, 4X, 5X] only:
Note: Read through the following section before beginning. Decrease round continues while sleeve panel chart is still being worked.
Work in St st for 15 rounds.
Next round [decrease round]: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts decreased.
Continue in St st, working decrease round every 8th round 7 times more. -[-, -, -, -, -, 102, 110, 116] sts.

Next round: K -[-, -, -, -, -, 42, 46, 49] , pm, k18, pm, knit to end of round.
Continue in St st, working sleeve panel between markers, starting with round 1 of of sleeve panel chart.
At the same time as working panel, continue to work decrease round every 8th round a further –[-, -, -, -, -, 1, 3, 4] times. –[-, -, -, -, -, 100, 104, 108] sts.

After completing Round 16 of of sleeve panel chart, repeat Rounds 13-16 until sleeve measures –[-, -, -, -, -, 15.75, 16.25, 16.25] inches/ -[-, -, -, -, -, 40, 41.5, 41.5] cm from underarm, or 2 inches/5 cm less than desired sleeve length, finishing on Round 14 or 16 of sleeve panel chart.

Next round [decrease round]: K2tog -[-, -, -, -, -, 6, 0, 2] times, (k1, k2tog -[-, -, -, -, -, 5, 6, 6] times) 8 times. -[-, -, -, -, -, 54, 56, 58] sts.

Cuff (all sizes)
Change to smaller needles, and work in twisted rib as follows:
Round 1: *K1 tbl, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 until rib measures 2 inches/5 cm, or your desired length.
Bind off using a stretchy technique of your choice, as for body.

Short Sleeves (both alike)
Work even in St st for 5 rounds.
Next Round [decrease round]: (K2tog, k 3[4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7] ) 13 times, k2tog, knit to end of round. 64[68, 72, 78, 86, 94, 104, 112, 118] sts.

Change to smaller size needles, and work in twisted rib as follows:
Round 1: *K1 tbl, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 until rib measures 1 inch/2.5 cm, or your desired length.
Bind off using a stretchy technique of your choice, as for body. Repeat for second sleeve.

Neckband
With smaller needles and RS facing, pick up and knit 38[40, 40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 46] sts from back neck cast-on edge, pick up and knit 16 sts from left saddle cast-on edge, pick up and knit 35[35, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 39] sts down left side of front neck (approx 4 sts for every 5 rows of neck), pick up the loop between the left and right front sections and knit into the back of it, pick up and knit 35[35, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 39] sts up right side of front neck, pick up and knit 16 sts from right saddle cast-on edge. 141[143, 143, 143, 149, 149, 155, 157, 157] sts. Mark center front st with a locking marker or safety pin.

Round 1: K2tog tbl, p1, *k1 tbl, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2: (K1 tbl, p1) until 2 sts before center front stitch, k1 tbl, cdd, (k1 tbl, p1) to end of round.
Round 3: (K1 tbl, p1) until 1 st before center front stitch, cdd, p1, (k1 tbl, p1) to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 2–3 until neckband measures 1 inch/2.5 cm.
Bind off loosely in twisted rib. You don't need a special stretchy bind-off for this, but make sure it is not tight.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends on inside of work. Soak garment in warm water with a drop of washing up liquid or woolly wash for 20-30 minutes. Short spin or roll in towels to remove excess water, pull gently into shape and allow to dry flat. Do not pin or stretch.

A – Chest/bust circumference: 31[35, 39.25, 42.75, 46.75, 51.25, 55, 58.75, 62.75] inches/ 79[89, 99.5, 108.5, 119, 130, 140, 149.5, 159.5] cm
B – Length from underarm to hem: 12.25[12.25, 12.25, 12, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5] inches/ 31[31, 31, 30.5, 29.5, 29.5, 29.5, 29.5, 29.5] cm
C – Upper arm circumference: 14[14.75, 15.25, 16.5, 18, 19.25, 21, 22.75, 23.5] inches/ 35.5[37.5, 39, 42, 45.5, 49, 53.5, 57.5, 60] cm
D – Back neck width: 5[5, 5, 5, 5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.25, 6.25] inches/ 12.5[13, 13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 16] cm
E – Yoke depth: 7[7.75, 8, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 9.75, 10.75, 11] inches/ 18[19.5, 20.5, 22, 23.5, 24.5, 24.5, 27.5, 28] cm
F – Sleeve length from underarm, long sleeve pullover: 16.25[16.75, 16.75, 17.25, 17.25, 17.75, 17.75, 18.25, 18.25] inches/ 41.5[42.5, 42.5, 44, 44, 45, 45, 46.5, 46.5] cm
F – Sleeve length of short sleeve pullover: 1.5 inches/ 4 cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Kate has been a knitter and lover of anything woolly since childhood. She survived more than 40 years working in healthcare by playing viola, walking outdoors and knitting, hopefully not all at the same time. Since retirement in 2022, Kate has had a lot of fun trying vainly to reduce her stash, designing knitwear and playing with natural dyes in her garden shed. As well as a roomful of fiber and yarn, she has three grown-up children, a husband and a cat, and a growing number of grandchildren and granddogs. She lives in North Yorkshire close to the moors and the sea.

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