Medici Pullover by Shellie Anderson

Medici Pullover

Knitting
December 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1090 - 1635 yards (997 - 1495 m)
36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" circumference at underarm.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $10.49.

The dark, ultra-wearable Medici Pullover features a textured granite stitch in the deep hem, sleeves, and neckband. The slight A-line shaping, combined with alpaca yarn, gives this pullover extra ease at the hips that is both flattering and comfortable.

DIFFICULTY Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40”; modeled with 6” of positive ease.
YARN GGH Baby Alpaka (100% baby alpaca; 109 yd / 1¾ oz): #24 black, 10 (11, 12, 13, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by The Trendsetter Yarn Group.
YARNWEIGHT 4
NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for tubular CO; spare size 6 (4 mm) or smaller 16” cir needle; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle; 20 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Granite st on larger needle.