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Simple herringbone, vertical twisted ribs, and a slip-stitch yoke provide elegant ingredients for this modern drop-shoulder pullover. Transitions between textures are effortlessly bridged by the structural braid in the back, and a more delicate ‘braid’ in the front.

Cullen is knit from the top down, with easy shaping along the back shoulders for a great fit. Seamless construction and a bandless, self-finishing neckline ensure that once the knitting is complete, all you’ll need to do is weave in your ends and the sweater is done!

New: If you prefer a more traditional neckline finish, the pattern now includes instructions for adding a beautiful slip-stitch rib neckband, set off by a lateral braid.

Garment circumference at bust
36 (38½, 41½, 45½, 48, 50½, 52¾, 56¾, 61½, 64¾)"
[91.5 (97.5, 105.5, 116, 122, 128, 134, 144.5, 156.5, 164.5) cm]

Ease
Suggested ease at bust: + 4 to 7" [+10 to 18 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 1½" [+ 2 to 4 cm]

Sample shown in 38½" [97.5 cm] size, worn with 5" [13 cm] of positive ease at bust, 1" [2.5 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
Magpie Fibers Solstice,
50% domestic superwash merino, 25% domestic cotton, 25% silk; 300 yd [274 m] per 100 g skein, in colorway Fior di Latte

4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins; or
1050 (1220, 1350, 1470, 1670, 1750, 1960, 2180, 2460, 2590) yds [960 (1110, 1240, 1350, 1530, 1600, 1790, 1990, 2250, 2370) m]
DK weight yarn.

Gauge
20 sts and 33 rows = 4" [10 cm] in herringbone pattern,
on US 6 [4 mm] needles, after blocking.

25 st and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in slip-stitch rib,
on US 4 [3.5 mm] needles, after blocking.

Need help? If you have questions about Cullen—or just want to share your progress—please visit the Cullen discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.