Eostre Pullover by Irina Anikeeva

Eostre Pullover

Knitting
April 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
870 - 1740 yards (796 - 1591 m)
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.
English
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Eostre is a seamless, top-down sweater worked in the round, inspired by the quiet return of light and color in early spring. A radiant circular yoke unfolds in delicate, rhythmic colorwork bands, echoing folk motifs and the soft geometry of Fair Isle traditions. The fabric flows from a gently sculpted yoke into a relaxed body and long sleeves, creating a silhouette that feels both timeless and wearable. This pattern offers an immersive, meditative knitting experience, with charts and written instructions guiding you through a tapestry of shifting hues.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm

Finished Measurements
36 (39½, 44½, 48, 51½, 53), {58¼, 61¾, 68½, 72}”/90 (99, 111, 120, 129, 132.5), {145.5, 154.5, 171, 180} cm bust circumference.
Pullover shown in size M (44½”/111 cm); modeled with 6½”/16.5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
For the sample, I used Rauma Baby Panda (100% SW Merino wool; 192 yards/175 m in 50 g), fingering weight yarn (approximate amounts):

Color A (blue-grey): #48 Cloud Blue: 870 (950, 1075, 1155, 1230, 1280), {1400, 1490, 1650, 1740} yards/792 (864, 978, 1051, 1119, 1165), {1274, 1356, 1502, 1583} m or 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7), {8, 8, 9, 9} skeins.

Color B (white): #0 Snow: 95 (105, 120, 130, 140, 145), {155, 165, 185, 190} yards/87 (96, 109, 118, 127, 132), {141, 150, 168, 173} m or 1 skein.

Color C (yellow): #50 Yellow: 120 (130, 150, 160, 175, 180), {190, 205, 230, 235} yards/109 (118, 137, 146, 159, 164), {173, 187, 209, 214} m or 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1), {1, 2, 2, 2} skein(s).

Color D (pink): #62 Peachy Pink: 90 (100, 115, 125, 135, 140), {145, 155, 175, 180} yards/82 (91, 105, 114, 123, 127), {132, 141, 159, 164} m or 1 skein.

Color E (green): #32 Forest Green: 80 (85, 100, 110, 115, 120), {125, 135, 150, 155} yards/73 (77, 91, 100, 105, 109), {114, 123, 137, 141} m or 1 skein.

Color F (brown): #70 Brown: 120 (130, 150, 160, 175, 180), {190, 205, 230, 235} yards/109 (118, 137, 146, 159, 164), {173, 187, 209, 214} m or 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1), {1, 2, 2, 2} skein(s).

Color G (red): #35 Red: 75 (80, 95, 105, 110, 115), {120, 130, 140, 145} yards/68 (73, 86, 96, 100, 105), {109, 118, 127, 132} m or 1 skein.

Color H (navy): #59 Navy Blue: 75 (80, 95, 105, 110, 115), {120, 130, 140, 145} yards/68 (73, 86, 96, 100, 105), {109, 118, 127, 132} m or 1 skein.

Needles
Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed.
Size US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed.
Optional: spare circular needles of size US 3/3.25 mm.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge
28 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in stranded pattern on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking.

Notes
This pullover is worked in the round from the top down with yoke shaping.