Knitted Great Smoky Mountains Pullover
The Knitted Great Smoky Mountains Pullover is not just a cozy piece of clothing, it's a warm embrace from the mountains themselves. With intricate designs reflecting the beauty of the Smokies, this pullover is a must-have for any nature lover. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or simply snuggled up by the fireplace, this pullover brings the essence of the mountains right to you. So, grab your hot cocoa, slip into your pullover, and let the mountains wrap you in their comfort and charm.
Sizes
XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
Bust: 32″ (34″, 36″, 38″, 40″, 42″, 44″, 46″, 48″, 50″, 52″)
Body Length: 13.5″ (14″, 14.5″, 15″, 15.5″, 16″, 16.5″, 17″, 17.5″, 18″)
as measured from underarm to bottom
Materials
Yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Great Smoky Mountains
to total 950 (1000, 1050, 1100, 1150, 1200, 1250, 1300, 1350, 1400, 1450) yards
Needles:
- US #9/5.50 mm circular needles (body)
- US #9/5.50 mm dpn (sleeves)
Notions:
- finishing needle
- stitch markers
Notes
Gauge:
16 sts x 22 rows = 4″ x 4″
in Stockinette Stitch
Abbreviations
- BO – bind off
- CO – cast on
- k – knit
- kfb – knit 1 into front and back of a stitch; single knit increase
- K2tog – knit 2 stitches together; single right-leaning decrease
- m – marker
- p – purl
- pm – place marker
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- St st – Stockinette stitch
Hurdle Stitch
This special stitch is worked flat and in the round for this pattern. The stitch changes slightly depending on how it is worked. (See Row 4.)
Worked Flat
Row 1 – *k1, p1*
Row 2 – *k1, p1*
Row 3 – k all
Row 4 – k all
Work this stitch flat during the neckline setup, before joining in the round.
Worked in the Round
Round 1 – *k1, p1*
Round 2 – *k1, p1*
Round 3 – k all
Round 4 – p all
Work this stitch in the round for the body (sleeve sections only) and sleeves.
Great Smoky Mountains Pullover
Knitting Pattern
The Great Smoky Mountains Pullover is worked in one piece from the top down. The sleeves are worked in the round directly from the body, then the collar is worked from the cast-on edge.
Setup
Using US #9 needles and Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Great Smoky Mountains,
CO 38, (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49) sts, placing markers as follows:
CO 2, pm, CO 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12) sleeve sts, pm, CO 18 (17, 16, 17, 18, 21, 20, 21, 23, 24, 21) back sts, pm, CO 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12) sleeve sts, pm, CO 2.
The body is worked in Stockinette stitch.
The sleeves are isolated between markers and will be worked in Hurdle Stitch.
Neckline
Working back and forth, establish the neckline as follows:
Row 1 – k until 1 st before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, sleeve: k1, p1 until 1 before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, k across back sts until 1 before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, sleeve: k1, p1 until 1 before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, k to end
Row 2 – p until m, sl m, sleeve: k1, p1 (follow established pattern), sl m, p until m, sl m, sleeve: k1, p1 (follow established pattern), sl m, p to end
Row 3 – *k until 1 st before m, kfb, sl m, kfb,* k to end
Row 4 – p until m, sl m, sleeve: k until m, sl m, p until m, sl m, sleeve: k until m, sl m, p to end
Sizes XXS, XS only: Repeat these 4 rows 2 times more. 12 rows total.
Sizes S to 2X only: Repeat these 4 rows 2 times more, then work Rows 1 and 2 once more. 14 rows total.
Sizes 3X to 6X only: Repeat these 4 rows 3 times more. 16 rows total.
Join for working in the round and CO 17 (17, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 22, 22, 23) to establish the center front of the neckline.
Body
Beginning with Round 1 (1, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1), work body as follows:
Round 1 – k until 1 st before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, sleeve: k1, p1 until 1 before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, k across back sts until 1 before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, sleeve: k1, p1 until 1 before m, kfb, sl m, kfb, k to end
Round 2 – k until m, sl m, sleeve: k1, p1 (follow established pattern), sl m, k until m, sl m, sleeve: k1, p1 (follow established pattern), sl m, k to end
Round 3 – *k until 1 st before m, kfb, sl m, kfb,* k to end
Round 4 – *k until m, sl m,* k to end
Work these rounds until raglan line measures 11″ (11.5″, 12″, 13″, 14″, 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″).
Work one round, slipping off sleeve stitches and placing on stitch holder or scrap yarn. Make note of the round you are on.
K next round and CO 1″ (1″, 1″, 1″, 1.5″, 1.5″, 1.5″, 2″, 2″, 2″, 2″) of sts under each arm.
Continue to work body in St st until body from underarm measures 10.5″ (11″, 11.5″, 12″, 12.5″, 12″, 12.5″, 13″, 13.5″, 14″, 14.5″) or 3-4″ shy of desired length.
Ribbed Hem
Work in k3, p1 ribbing for 3″ (3″, 3″, 3″, 3″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″)
BO all sts in pattern.
Sleeves
For each sleeve, pick up 1″ (1″, 1″, 1″, 1.5″, 1.5″, 1.5″, 2″, 2″, 2″, 2″) along underarm and join in the round with sts from stitch holder or scrap yarn.
Work even in Hurdle Stitch (from the round you left off on when separating the sleeves from the body) until sleeves measure 3″ (3″, 3″, 3″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 5″, 5″, 5″) or 3-4″ shy of desired length.
Work in k3, p1 ribbing for 3″ (3″, 3″, 3″, 3″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″, 4″).
BO all sts in pattern.
Collar
Pick up 56 (56, 60, 60, 64, 64, 68, 68, 72, 72, 76) sts around the neckline.
Work in k3, p1 ribbing for 2″ (2″, 2″, 2″, 2″, 3″, 3″, 3″, 3″, 3″, 3″).
BO all sts in pattern.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Block lightly if desired.