Eckstein combines a textured square pattern and reverse stockinette stitch. The back is longer than the front. Slits at body and sleeve hems create a casual tuniclike sweater. The comfy body, drop shoulders and tight sleeves make it wearable all year long.

This sweater is part of the series Faded Spades. Its name derives from the German word for diamonds. It is the first design in the series, featuring simple geometrical forms.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) with bust size 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm/ 35 ½” (39 ¼”, 43 ¼”, 47 ¼”, 51 ¼”, 55”) of the finished item.
Recommended ease: 13-18 cm/5-7” positive ease
Sample is shown in size L on a 102 cm/40” bust with 18 cm/7” positive ease.

Materials
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Das Regenbogenschaf Pinta or approx. 1125 (1200, 1275, 1400, 1525, 1700) meters/1230 (1315, 1400, 1530, 1670, 1860) yards Fingering Weight Yarn

Each knitter knits differently, therefore yardage is an estimate.

Sample is shown in colorway Grau 2.

Needles
Two 3.25 mm/US 3 circular needles 32 inches or longer

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm/4”, in reverse stockinette stitch with needle 3.25 mm/US 3 after blocking
24 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm/4”, in Square Pattern with needle 3.25 mm/US 3 after blocking

Take time to check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.

Notions
2 stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle

Required Techniques
Long Tail CO, Cable CO, knit and purl stitches,
Decreases: k2tog, k3tog, p2tog, ssk, sssk,
Increases: M1L, M1R, M1Lp, M1Rp,
Short Rows: w&t,
Pick up sts around armhole,
Three Needle BO, Purl Decrease BO.

Skill Level
Advanced

Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.