The Rigging Pullover takes its cue from sailing, interpreting rope rigging in its design elements. The texture and cables produce a dense and cozy fabric, contrasting nicely with the garment’s striking horizontal garter ridges. The ribbed fold-over shawl collar adds drama but is also practical, helping to keep you warm when it’s turned up against the weather.

Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46½, 50, 54)“ / 86.5 (96.5, 107, 118, 127, 137) cm
Shown in size 42” / 107 cm with 2” / 6.5 cm of positive ease

Yarn
11 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18) skeins of Harrisville Designs WATERshed (100% pure virgin wool; 110 yd / 100 m per 50 g) or 1123 (1235, 1430, 1588, 1764, 1933) yd / 1027 (1129, 1307, 1452, 1613, 1767) m of worsted weight yarn
Sample shown in Harrisville Designs WATERshed in Elm

Needles
One 32” / 80 cm circular needle in sizes US 8 / 5 mm and US 9 / 5.5 mm
Or use a needle size to obtain gauge after blocking

Notions
Two stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge
17 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using US 8 / 5 mm needles and after blocking
21 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in charted patt using US 8 / 5 mm needles and after blocking

Notes
Stitches for the collar are picked up on the wrong side of the garment, creating a ridge on the right side. If you don’t like the look of the ridge, pick up the collar stitches on the right side instead.

The collar is sewn down and, therefore, doesn’t require any sort of closure. That said, you could use a decorative closure (like a toggle) to further customize the sweater to your personal style or to the recipient’s.