Obtuse by Cookie A

Obtuse

Knitting
August 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
825 - 1575 yards (754 - 1440 m)
Body circumference: 34.25 [38.75, 43.5, 48] [52.5, 57.25, 61.75] inches
English
This pattern is available in print for $6.50.

This turtleneck pullover is created by seaming together two pieces and then picking up and working the neck and arm cuffs in the round. With minimal shaping and simple textures, the intrigue is in the angles formed. While the piece is left-right asymmetrical, front and back can be interchanged.

Sizes
Body circumference: 34.25 (38.75, 43.5, 48) (52.5, 57.25, 61.75) inches
Shown in size 38.75 with 4 inches of ease around the hips
Sizing note: Select size that is larger than both bust and hip measurement

Yarn
Quince & Co. Osprey (100% wool; 170 yards per 100g; shown in Bird’s Egg)
5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10) skeins or 825 (900, 1025, 1150) (1300, 1425, 1575) yards

Needles
Size US 11 (8mm) straight needles
Size US 10 (6mm) double pointed needles
or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles