Rohn Pullover

Knitting
November 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with largest needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1400 - 2100 yards (1280 - 1920 m)
34 (38, 42, 46.25, 50.5, 54.75)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The Rohn Pullover is inspired by the yoke sweaters of Iceland. The geometric yoke is worked in gradient neutral tones that make this modern pullover suitable for city streets and rustic retreats. It is worked from the bottom up in the round, ending with the rewarding-to-knit colorwork yoke.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46.25, 50.5, 54.75)“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 42”; modeled with 6.5” of positive ease.

Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yd/1.75 oz): cast iron (dark gray; MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins; snowbound (pale gray; A), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s); sweatshirt (light gray; B) and soot (medium gray; C), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular and set of double-pointed. Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; stitch holders; waste yarn for tubular CO; tapestry needle.

Gauge 19 sts and 29 rnds = 4” in St st on largest needle; 19 sts and 25 rnds = 4” in yoke patt on largest needle.

Note The body of this pullover is worked in the round from lower edge to the underarm. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, then the sleeves and body are joined to work the yoke.