THE TEA ROOM PULLOVER

Across many cultures, there is a comfort and a sense of grace inherent in the act of sipping a warm beverage. Perhaps even more so, when accompanied by the meditative knitting of stranded colourwork.

Inspired by the patterns found on vintage porcelain, the Tea Room Pullover features an all-over colourwork motif offset by fluid raglan construction.

The new DK-weight version of the pattern offers an expanded range of sizes, roomy full-length sleeves, and a miniature shall collar which is created using a very simple steeking technique ideal for those who have never steeked before. This version of the pattern also includes bonus instructions for the matching ‘pillbox’ fascinator shown in the photos.

The original sport-weight version of the pattern features fitted 3/4 sleeves and an envelope neckline which does not require steeking.

Choose the version that appeals to you, settle in with a pot of tea, and enjoy the ceremony - of creating this cozy and festive knit.

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MATERIALS & INFO: DK VERSION

SIZING
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
garment measures as follows in chest circumference:
93cm/ 37” (101cm/ 40.5”, 109cm/ 43.5”, 116cm/ 46.25”, 124cm/ 49.5”, 132cm/ 52.75”, 140cm/ 56”, 148cm/ 59.25”, 155cm/ 62”, 163cm/ 65”)

GAUGE
18 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for main fabric, in stranded colourwork 



NEEDLES

4.5mm (7 US) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric


YARN

suitable for DK-weight yarns, or equivalent
(approximately 200m/225y per 100g/ 3.5oz)


QUANTITIES
BC: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) 100g skeins 

CC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) 100g skeins

if using unspun wool or similar, approximately 50g less of each colour should suffice



NOTIONS

stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, measuring tape, scissors, sewing needle &colour-matched thread 



TECHNIQUES

stranded colourwork, steeking, decreasing in pattern,
grafting (Kitchener st), short rows
 (for shawl collar)
Note: This version of the pattern includes detailed steeking instructions, and a diagram.

CONSTRUCTION
worked bottom up, in the round, with raglan yoke shaping

SAMPLE INFO.
made with Honer och Eir Nutiden (held double)
sample is a Size 2 modelled with 10cm/ 4” ease

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MATERIALS & INFO: SPORTWEIGHT VERSION

SIZING
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
garment measures as follows in chest circumference:
88cm/35” (93cm/37”, 99cm/39.5”, 105cm/42”, 111cm/44.5”, 117cm/46.75”, 122cm/49”, 128cm/51”)


GAUGE
24 sts x 30 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) 

for main fabric, in stranded colourwork 



NEEDLES
3.50mm (US 4) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric


Yarn

suitable for fingering to sport weight yarns
approximately 350-400m/ 375-425y per 100g/ 3.5oz

QUANTITIES
BC: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) 100g skeins
CC: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) 100g skeins



NOTIONS
stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, measuring tape

TECHNIQUES

stranded colourwork, decreasing in pattern, grafting (aka Kitchener stitch), basic sewing

CONSTRUCTION
worked bottom up, in the round, with raglan yoke shaping

SAMPLE INFO.
made with Townhouse Yarns Olla No.2
sample is a Size 2 modelled with 10cm/ 4” ease