Decussate Pullover by Evelyn Siatra

Decussate Pullover

Knitting
November 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in charted patt
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1250 - 2000 yards (1143 - 1829 m)
33 ½ (39 ½, 43, 46 ½, 50 ½, 54, 57 ½, 60 ½)" circumference at lower edge
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Stockinette-stitch rectangles intersect along diagonal lines in the Decussate Pullover. The resulting fabric is lattice-like, with diamonds of reverse stockinette stitch filling in the negative space. The deep dolman sleeves give this sweater a relaxed silhouette, which is complemented by the cropped hem and split collar.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 33 ½ (39 ½, 43, 46 ½, 50 ½, 54, 57 ½, 60 ½)“ circumference at lower edge. Pullover shown measures 39 ½” on model with 35 ¼“ bust.

Yarn Harrisville Designs Daylights (American Cormo & wool; 250 yd 229 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): 8:26 (dusted with green), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers (m); waste yarn for tubular CO; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; spare size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller 32” cir needle; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4” in charted patt.

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NOTES

  • This pullover is worked back and forth from the bottom up in two separate pieces and seamed.

  • The chart shows three full repeats of the pattern. The extra stitches can help to visualize how to work new stitches into the pattern when increasing; you can even draw the increase lines onto the chart. Make copies of the chart and paste them beside or above each other to visualize a larger area.

  • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.