A v-neck pullover using the modular knitting technique is perfect for the knitter who enjoys a challenge. With no seams and sleeves which are knit top down finishing is a breeze! Create a more feminine version by adding a delicate picot edging.

Strips of garter stitch, no wider than 26 sts are worked from bottom up. Each strip is attached to the adjacent strip as it’s worked, with the final strip joining along both edges to make a cylinder. Shoulders are joined with three-needle bind off. Sleeves are picked up around the armhole and worked top down with a small amount of short rows for the cap. Stitches are picked up around the hem and neckline to work the garter stitch edging.

This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, front and back images, and a schematic with measurements.

Sizes/Finished Measurements
Sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 12-24 mo, 2 yrs, 4 yrs)
Finished chest: 20 (23 ½, 26, 28 ½, 29 ½)” / 51 (59.5, 66, 72.5, 75) cm
Back length: 10 (12, 13 ¾, 15, 16 ½)” / 25.5 (30.5, 35, 38, 42) cm
Sleeve seam length: 6 ½ (7 ½, 8 ½, 10 ½, 11 ½)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 26.5, 29) cm

Materials
Sock yarn (fingering weight)
Self-Patterning: 469 (693, 864, 1052, 1240) yd / 433 (640, 797, 972, 1144) m
Solid Colour: 64 (72, 75, 81, 85) yd / 59 (66, 70, 75, 79) m

Substitution Notes
Any self-patterning sock weight or fingering yarn paired with a coordinating solid-coloured yarn may be used. Choose a yarn with easy care instructions. Superwash wool and sock yarns (whether wool or cotton blends) will work wonderfully. The self-patterning yarn may be substituted with a solid colour, a variegated yarn or a gradient yarn.

Needles & Equipment
3 mm (US #2) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) long
1 set 3 mm (US #2) double pointed needles
2.5 mm (US #1) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) long
2.5 mm (US #1) circular needle, 24” (60 cm) long
1 set 2.5 mm (US #1) double-pointed needles
stitch holders

Techniques
Modular strip knitting, short rows, cable cast on, increases/decreases, three needle bind off, picot bind off (optional), basic modified set-in sleeve sweater construction, picking up stitches.

Helpful Links
How to work the modular join
Picot Bind Off Tutorial