Sitka

Women’s Pullover

W432

Designed by Marelie Hurter

Sitka Women’s Pullover

By Marelie Hurter

MATERIALS: SITKA (100g skeins)

3 (3; 4; 4) skeins of #19 A

3 (3; 4; 4) skeins of #16 B

3 (3; 3) skeins of #15 C

2 (2; 3; 3) skeins of #14 D

One pair each US Needle size 7 (4.5mm) and US Needle size 9 (5.5mm)

One stitch holder

MEASUREMENTS:

Original garment worked in size 36” (92cm)

To fit Bust: 36 (38, 40, 42)” or 92 (97; 102; 107)cm

Actual all round measurement of garment: Bust: 39 (41, 43, 45)” or 100(105; 110; 115)cm

Length to shoulder: 27(28; 29; 30)”

Sleeve seam: 15 (16; 16; 17)”

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR THE SMALLEST SIZE, WITH THE LARGER SIZES IN BRACKETS; WHERE ONLY

ONE FIGURE IS GIVEN, IT APPLIES TO ALL SIZES.

TENSION: SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME, CHECK TENSION.

16sts and 23 rows = 10cm over Garter st Chevron patt using US Needle size 9 (5.5mm)

FOR BEST RESULTS IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION.

IF THERE ARE TOO FEW STS ON TEST SWATCH, USE THINNER NEEDLES;

IF THERE ARE TOO MANY STS, USE THICKER NEEDLES.

ABBREVIATIONS:

alt = alternate;

beg = begin(ning);

cont = continue;

dec = decrease;

foll(s) = follow(s)ing;

inc(s) = increase(s);

k = knit;

patt(s) = pattern(s);

p = purl;

rem = remain(ing);

rep = repeat; rev = reverse;

R(W)S = right(wrong) side;

R(W)SF = right(wrong) side facing;

R(W)SR = right(wrong) side row;

st(s) = stitch(es);

SKPO = slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over;

tog = together;

yfd = yarn forward.

STICHES USED:

GARTER STITCH CHEVRON PATTERN (Multiple of 11sts):

1st to 5th row: K.

6th row: RSF, *k2tog, k2, k into front and back of each of the next 2sts, k3, SKPO, rep from * to end.

7th row: P.

8th to 11th row: Rep last 2 rows.

12th row: RSF, *k2tog, k2, k into front and back of each of the next 2sts, k3, SKPO, rep from * to end.

Rep these 12 rows

GARTER STITCH:

K every row

STRIPE PATTERN FOR FRONT AND BACK:

*2” A, 2” B, 2” C, 2” D, rep from * to end

STRIPE PATTERN FOR SLEEVES:

*2” B, 2” C, 2” D, 2” A, rep from * to end

BACK:

Using color A, cast on 77 (88; 88; 99)sts and cont straight in Garter st Chevron and Stripe patt (SEE STS USED)

and when work measures 20 (20; 22; 22)” from beg ending with a WSR [should end with a B(B; C; C) stripe].

SHAPE ARMHOLES: Cast off 3 (4; 4; 4)sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2sts at beg of every foll row 4(6; 6; 10) times,

then dec 1 st (= work 2tog) at each end of every foll alt row 2 (3; 2; 2) times = 59(62; 64; 67)sts. Cont straight

and when work measures 71(72; 78; 79)cm from beg ending with a WSR

SHAPE SHOUDLERS: Cast off 6 (6; 6; 7)sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 6 (7; 7; 6)sts at beg of foll 2 rows = 23

(24; 26; 27)sts. Cast off rem sts for neck opening.

FRONT:

Work as for back and when work measures 23 (23; 25; 25)” from beg ending with a WSR, SHAPE NECK: Work

25 (26; 26; 27)sts and leave these sts on a holder, cast off center 9 (10; 12; 13)sts for neck opening and cont

on rem sts for left side of work.

LEFT SIDE: Work one row. Cast off 3sts at beg (neck edge) of next row, 2sts at same edge of foll alt row, then

dec 1 st (= work 2tog) at beg of every foll alt row twice = 18 (19; 19; 20)sts. Cont straight and when work

measures 11 (11; 12; 12)” from beg ending with a WSR, cast off all sts.

RIGHT SIDE: WSF, rejoin yarn at neck edge, pick up sts from holder and work as for left side, rev shapings.

SLEEVES (Both Alike):

Using color B, cast on 44sts at cont straight in Garter stitch Chevron and stripe Patt (SEE STS USED) for 2”

ending with a WSR. Cont in patt, inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 10 (8; 8; 6)th row 4 (6; 11; 3)

times in all, then every foll 12 (10; 10; 8)th row 4 (4; 1; 10) times = 60 (64; 68; 70)sts. Cont straight and when

work measures 17 (18; 20; 20)” from beg ending with a WSR [should end with a B(B; C; C) stripe],

SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVE: Cast off 3 (4; 4; 4)sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2sts at beg of next 8 (8; 8; 10) rows, then

dec 1 st (= work 2tog) at each end of every foll alt row 7 (8; 9; 8) times, then cast off 2sts at beg of next 6

rows = 12 (12; 14; 14)sts. Cast off rem sts.

TO MAKE UP:

Sew right shoulder seam.

NECKBAND: RSF, using 4,5mm needles, pick up and k58 (62; 70; 74)sts around neck opening of front and 24

(24; 26; 27)sts across back neck = 82 (86; 96; 102)sts. Work in g st for 5 rows, then cast off all sts knitwise.

Sew left shoulder seam and neckband ends. Set in sleeves [stripes will match from armhole shaping down-

wards]. Sew up side and sleeve seams.