Oversized boxy pullover with drop shoulders and three-quarter sleeves.

Line drawing schematic of sweater pattern with detailed measurements in both inches and cm.

Stormwatch

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Drop shoulder construction is taken to the extreme in this oversized, flowing pullover. Skinny three-quarter length sleeves give a contemporary look. Vertical bands of lace at each edge of the front and back add lightness and interest to the garment as well as a long and lean look to the wearer.

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Size Inclusive

Size inclusive to a 79.25″ / 201.5 cm finished chest measurement.

Construction

The pullover is worked bottom up, in pieces and seamed together.

What's Included

This knitting pattern includes written directions, tutorial for bias bind off, notes on working with hand-dyed yarns, lace chart and written instructions, and a schematic with measurements.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

Sizes to fit: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm chest.
Finished chest circumference: 48 ¼ (51, 55 ¼, 59 ½, 63 ½, 68 ¼, 72 ¼, 75 ¼, 79 ¼)” / 122.5 (129.5, 140.5, 151, 161.5, 173.5, 183.5, 191, 201.5) cm
Intended to be worn with about 16-18″ / 40.5-45.5 cm positive ease; shown in size 34″/86.5 cm.

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn; 1270 (1360, 1525, 1630, 1775, 1915, 2035, 2120, 2215) yd / 1160 (1245, 1395, 1490, 1625, 1755, 1860, 1940, 2025) m.

Shown in SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine (50% fine merino wool, 50% silk; 380 yd / 347 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g) in Mink.

Substitution Notes

SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine is no longer available but CashLuxe Fine, Flaxen Silk Fine, Mohair Silk Sock, and Tough Love Sock would substitute well.

Choose a smooth fingering weight yarn in a wool or wool blend. Plant fibres should also work for this design. Be sure to swatch and note that the design uses a larger than normal needle size for the weight of yarn to achieve a comfortable drape.

Gauge

23 sts and 35 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over stockinette stitch using larger needle.

Needles + Notions

3.5 & 3.75 mm (US 4 & 5) Circular Needles, 32″ (80 cm) long;
3.5 mm (US 4) Circular Needle, 16″ (40 cm) long;
Locking Stitch Markers;
4 Stitch Holders or Scrap Yarn;
Yarn Needle.

Skills

Increases/decreases, three needle bind off, working lace from a chart or written instructions, basic drop shoulder sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up, seamed, picking up stitches.