Newsom Pullover by Danae Smith

Newsom Pullover

Knitting
July 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in St st with MC on middle-size needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1519 - 2821 yards (1389 - 2580 m)
33½ (39, 40¾, 45½, 51¼, 55¼, 59½, 65)" circumference at underarm.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $6.50.

With colorwork reminiscent of gold filigree, the Newsom Pullover is a gorgeous take on a wardrobe staple. Knitted in heathered 100% virgin wool, this sweater is worked from the top down and uses short-row shaping to create the flattering high-low hem.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 33½ (39, 40¾, 45½, 51¼, 55¼, 59½, 65)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 39”.

Yarn Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% virgin wool; 217 yd 198 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #82 Straw (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #52 Toffee (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir). Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16” and 32” cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 37 rnds = 4” in St st with MC on middle size needle; 27 sts and 33 rnds = 4” in Yoke chart on largest needle.

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NOTES

  • This pullover is worked in the round from the top down. The high-low hem is shaped using short-rows. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.

For more information, see:
https://www.interweave.com/product/interweave-knits-fall-2020-digital/