Genting Pullover by Renate Kamm

Genting Pullover

Knitting
May 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Texture patt.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1585 - 2536 yards (1449 - 2319 m)
37 3/4 (41, 45, 49, 53 3/4, 57, 61)" circumference at underarm
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The Genting Pullover is worked from the top down starting with an unusual foldover collar that creates a solid neckline. Raglan shaping leads to a slightly A-line body and bell-shaped sleeves. Worked in a textured-square pattern, this pullover features curves that are unusual but strikingly soft.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 37 3/4 (41, 45, 49, 53 3/4, 57, 61)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 37 3/4”; modeled with 1” of negative ease.

Yarn Mrs. Crosby Hat Box (75% superwash Merino wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 317 yd 289 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): Submarine, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; spare size 4 (3.5 mm) or smaller 16” cir needle; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 34 rnds = 4” in Texture patt.

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NOTES

  • This pullover is worked in the round from the top down with a doubled collar and raglan shaping. After the yoke is complete, the body and both sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.

  • The eight stitches that define the raglan lines are worked in stockinette stitch to the lower edge of the body and sleeves.

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