Orbit Pullover by Joan Forgione

Orbit Pullover

Knitting
June 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needle
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1125 - 1575 yards (1029 - 1440 m)
35¾ (38¾ , 42, 45, 48)" bust circumference, pullover shown measures 35¾ "; modeled with ¼ " of negative ease
English
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Skill Level Intermediate

No fall wardrobe is complete without a shapely sweater in soft wool. Dressmaker details—turned hems, waist shaping, raglan sleeves, and a collar adorned with tuck stitches—add sophistication to a basic sweater silhouette.

Designed by Joan Forgone

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 35¾ (38¾ , 42, 45, 48)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35¾ “; modeled with ¼ “ of negative ease.

Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts 100% Superwash Merino DK (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd 205 m/3½ oz 100 g): kismet, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 24” cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 21 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle.