Knitted Country Wear Pullover
The Knitted Country Wear Pullover is a cozy and stylish addition to any wardrobe, perfect for those chilly days when you want to feel comfortable yet put-together. Crafted with high-quality materials and attention to detail, this pullover exudes a rustic charm that is both timeless and versatile. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or cozying up by the fireplace, this pullover is sure to keep you warm and stylish. Its classic design and earthy tones make it easy to pair with your favorite jeans or boots, adding a touch of countryside elegance to your look. So, go ahead, embrace the warmth and charm of the Knitted Country Wear Pullover and step out in style with a cozy twist.
Materials
- 4 x 1oz balls of 4 ply fingering in main shade (natural), plus 1 oz each in 6 contrast colours: brown, yellow, blue, rust, emerald, white.
- A pair each No 9 (3¾mm) and No 12 (2¾mm) needles.
Tension
30sts to 4 inches
Size matters
- Chest to fit one size: 39-41 inches.
- Length: 23 inches.
Abbreviations
- k2tog/p2tog: decrease by knitting/purling 2 sts together.
- stocking stitch: one row knit and one row purl, ("stockinette").
Instructions:
The pullover is worked sideways using the Fair-Isle technique. Strand the wools not in use loosely across the back of the work.
Back
Begin at the left side edge. Using No 9 (3¾mm) needles and main shade natural yarn cast on 84 stitches.
Purl one row.
Continue in stocking stitch, working the pattern from the chart, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right. Work the 12 pattern stitches 7 times across.
When the 10th row of the chart has been completed, continue in pattern, working armhole increasings as shown on the chart, and keeping the extra stitches in pattern as indicated.
At the beginning of the 24th row, cast on 50 stitches to complete the armhole. [147 sts]
Continue in pattern, increasing 1 stitch at the shoulder edge at the end of the 29th, 37th, 45th, and 53rd rows as indicated. [151 sts]
Work straight until the 78th row of the chart has been completed.
This brings you to the centre back.
For the second half of the back, work down from top of chart, that is: 77th, 76th, 75th, 74th rows, etc, still reading from right to left on knit rows and left to right on purl rows.
Remember on this half of the back to decrease 1 stitch at the shoulder edge on the 53rd, 45th, 37th and 29th rows, and to cast off 50 stitches at the beginning of the 24th row for the armhole, then to decrease 1 stitch at the armhole edge on every row until 84 stitches remain.
Work straight to the end of the chart, then purl 1 row in natural.
Cast off.
Front
Begin at the right side and work exactly as for the first half of the back until the 57th row has been completed. [151 sts].
Divide for neck opening:
58th row: Cast off 15, pattern to end.
Continue in pattern, casting off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 9 purl rows as indicated on the chart. [91 sts]
Work 2 rows straight to the end of the 78th row of the chart.
For the second half of the front, work down from the top of the chart as before, casting on stitches at the neck edge to correspond with those cast off on the first half, and decreasing at the shoulder and armhole edges as indicated.
When the chart is complete, purl 1 row in natural.
Cast off.
Ribbed welt
With the right side of the work facing, using No 12 needles and main shade natural, pick up and knit 140 stitches along the lower edge of the back.
Work 3½ inches in k1/p1 rib: cast off in rib.
Work the front welt in the same way.
Neckband
Join shoulder seams.
With the right side of the work facing, using No 12 needles and main shade natural, beginning at the centre back, pick up and knit 88 stitches to centre front.
Work 10 rows k1/p1 rib, decreasing 1 stitch at the centre front on alternate rows; cast off in rib.
Work the other half to correspond.
Armhole bands
With the right side of the work facing, using No 12 needles and main shade natural, pick up and knit 160 stitches round each armhole.
Work 10 rows k1/p1 rib; cast off in rib.
To Make Up
Press parts well under a damp cloth.
Join side seams.
Join neck ribbing at centre back and front.
Press all seams.
