Kepler Pullover by Melissa Leapman

Kepler Pullover

Knitting
December 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1036 - 1924 yards (947 - 1759 m)
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

A classic V-neck pullover is a wardrobe essential you’ll treasure. Even better when created by hand using a stunning yarn like Dallas. With its soft, tweed-like texture and subtle flecks of color, Dallas brings structure and sophistication to this staple sweater. Worked primarily in soothing Stockinette stitch with a sporty stripe on the cuffs and neckband, Kepler oozes effortless style with nods to academic inspiration.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 3¾” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 37¾ (42¼, 46½, 49½, 53¾, 58½, 62½)“
Length: 26 (26, 26½, 26¾, 27, 27½, 27½)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Dallas (24% cotton, 48% merino wool, 10% Polyester, 18% polyamide; 50g/148 yds)
• 101 Mustang (MC) – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls
• 107 Saloon (CC) – 1 ball (all sizes)
Needle: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 8 (5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) and 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removeable stitch markers

GAUGE
15 sts x 22 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) on larger ndl after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit flat in pieces, from the bottom up. Decreases are made at the armholes and neck openings for shaping. The Sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up, with gradual increases for shaping. After all pieces are seamed together, stitches are picked up around the neck opening to work the neckband in the round.