Milkweed pullover
If you're searching for the perfect cozy cabled pullover, look no further! This versatile pattern offers you the option of four stunning neck designs to customize your sweater. Choose from a chic cowl neck (shown in photo #4), a stylish T-neck (#6) that can be beautifully rumpled or elegantly folded, a neat Y-neck (#5), or a classic wide crew neck (not pictured). With so many choices, you can create a pullover that truly reflects your personal style!
This sweater features a loose fit in the body for ultimate comfort, while the sleeves are designed to be slender for a flattering silhouette. It also boasts a fashionable split high-low hemline, making it perfect for layering or wearing on its own. In the sample shown, a size 47 pullover is worn with an 11" ease on a dress form, allowing you to visualize the perfect fit.
Skills required for this pattern include working with cables, reading charts, and mastering short rows. To assist you, I've included a link to my popular wrapless short row method, which you can find here: http://www.sundayknits.com/techniques/shortrows.html. This will help ease you into the techniques necessary for this project!
The comprehensive pattern includes written instructions, detailed charts (with both cable and lace patterns presented in color-coded symbols), a helpful schematic for visual guidance, and a glossary to clarify any terms you might find unfamiliar.
For the construction notes, this sweater is knitted flat from the bottom up and features seams that provide structure and form. The raglan shaping is uniquely crafted using cable decreases, ensuring that both the sleeves and the sweater body fit beautifully across all sizes. While the instructions detail working the pieces flat, you can easily opt to knit seamlessly in the round after completing the split hem, which allows you to eliminate the need for selvedge stitches while simultaneously working the raglan shaping for sleeves and body for a streamlined finish.
With this delightful pullover pattern, you have the freedom to explore your creativity while honing your knitting skills. Get ready to enjoy a cozy, stylish addition to your wardrobe!
