The cable-and-lace pattern in the circular yoke of this pullover was inspired in part by some sketches by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher, who was known for his explorations of tessellation and negative space. The cables evoke the shape of leaves, which gradually increase in size as they flow down the yoke and the intersection with the stocking stitch fabric of the body of the pullover creates an impression of flickering flames.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6,7, 8, 9}

To fit chest: 84 (90, 100, 105, 110) {115, 125, 135, 145} cm / 33 (36, 40, 42, 44) {46, 50, 54, 58} in

Designed to be worn with 5 - 8 cm / 2 - 3.25 in positive ease at chest

Finished circumference at chest: 89 (95.25, 105.5, 110.5, 116.5) {122.25, 132.5, 142.5, 154} cm / 35 (38, 42.25, 44.25, 46.5) {49.25, 53, 57, 61.75} in

Sample 1 (long sleeves) shown in Size 2 with 5 cm / 2 in positive ease.
Sample 2 (short sleeves) shown in Size 3 with 15 cm / 6.25 in positive ease.

Sample 1 (long sleeves) Dulse 7 (7, 8, 9, 9) {10, 11, 13, 14} x 50 g balls
Sample 2 (short sleeves) Moor 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) {9, 10, 11, 13} x 50 g balls

OR in 4-ply yarn which knits to the specified gauge and has similar stitch definition and drape

Approximate yardage required:
Long sleeves:
1051 (1153, 1351, 1455, 1569) {1742, 1857, 2146, 2411} m
1147 (1259, 1474, 1588, 1712) {1902, 2027, 2343, 2632} yds

Short sleeves:
870 (970, 1155, 1254, 1365) {1525, 1636, 1902, 2149} m
950 (1058, 1261, 1369, 1490) {1664, 1786, 2076, 2346} yds

Note: quantities are based on 50 g / 175 m ball of The Birlinn Yarn Company yarns. More recent batches may have 150 m per 50 g