Asymmetric Hem Pullover by Alice Tang

Asymmetric Hem Pullover

Knitting
September 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in k1, p1 rib, relaxed; 16 sts and 34 rows = 4" in garter st.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1533 - 2409 yards (1402 - 2203 m)
Size 31 1/2 (35, 39, 42 1/2, 45 1/2)" bust circumference (see Notes). Pullover shown measures 31 1/2", modeled with 1/2" of negative ease.
English
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Designer Alice Tang

Finished Size 31 1/2 (35, 39, 42 1/2, 45 1/2)“ bust circumference (see Notes). Pullover shown measures 31 1/2”, modeled with 1/2” of negative ease.

Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (100% superwash wool; 219 yd 200 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): #135 papaya, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holder; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 23 rows = 4” in k1, p1 rib, relaxed; 16 sts and 34 rows = 4” in garter st.

Juxtaposing ribbing and garter stitch creates uneven row gauges and a pointed hem in this clever sweater.