Charlestown Pullover by Cheryl Chow

Charlestown Pullover

Knitting
February 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Texture patt on larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1225 - 2205 yards (1120 - 2016 m)
36.25 (40.25, 44.25, 47.75, 51.75, 55)" bust circumference
English
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An Aran and gansey mash-up, the Charlestown Pullover unites cables and texture for a classic pullover that’s perfect for days on the ocean or casual weekends. Made from the top down in one piece, the saddle shoulders are worked first, then the yoke is worked in the round.

Difficulty Experienced

Finished Size 36.25 (40.25, 44.25, 47.75, 51.75, 55)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36.25”; modeled with 2.25” of positive ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Worsted: #720W ash, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; removable market; cable needle; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Texture patt on larger needles; 15 sts of Zigzag chart = 2.25” wide on larger needles; 18 (24, 24, 30, 30, 30) sts of Body Cable chart = 2.5 (3.25, 3.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25)“ wide on larger needles.