Spare Time Pullover by Terri Thomas

Spare Time Pullover

Knitting
March 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1200 - 1800 yards (1097 - 1646 m)
35 [37, 39, 42, 44.5, 46.5, 49] inches
English
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The Spare Time Pullover is just that, the perfect pullover for your Spare Time, knit in your spare time. It features hidden side pockets and a garter detail neck. It’s cozy and attractive, so you can feel comfortable, yet still look fabulous. It is knit from the bottom up, the bottom garter band is knit flat. Most of the body to the armhole is knit in the round, except for the pocket section. The top front and back are knit separately and seamed with 3 needle bind off. The sleeves sts are picked up from the armholes and knit. The garter collar is picked up and knit flat.

Size
Finished measurements
Bust
35 [37, 39, 42, 44.5, 46.5, 49] inches
Length
23.25 23.5, 24, 24.25, 24.75, 24.75, 25.25 inches
High Hip
28.75 30, 31.5, 35.5, 37.5, 39.5, 42.5inches
Model is wearing size 37 with approximately 2.5
inches of positive ease.

Materials
Madelinetosh Vintage [100% Superwash Merino; 200
yards per 4oz]
colorway: Graphite 6 [6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9] skeins.
Also 100 yards in a contrasting color for pocket linings.
There is a 10% bumper added to the actual amount
of yarn required.

Needles
US7/4.5mm 24 or 32 inch circular
US7/4.5mm double pointed needles
or needle size to obtain gauge
Extra needle for 3 needle bind off

Notions
Stitch marker
Stitch holders/scrap yarn
2 small buttons
1 toggle button

Skills Needed
knit
purl
Three Needle Bind Off
Pick Up Stitches
increase/decrease
short rows