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6x2 Pullover
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6x2
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There is something brutishly architectural about a wide-ribbed fabric. And as a lover of organic shapes I found myself longing to subvert that… which is how I arrived at this design.
Unapologetically soft and romantic despite its boxy shape, the 6x2 Pullover is a meeting of structure and fluidity, of line and curve, of order and whimsy. The round neckline with optional button shoulder introduces a sense of flow and mystery to the geometric predictability of the pillar-like ribbing. The result is a simple and ultra-wearable garment, rich in visual interest.
You can knit the 6x2 as a pullover or as a full-length dress, choosing from a variety of neck, shoulder, and sleeve options to suit your personal style.
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MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
chest circumference
of finished garment measures as follows:
90cm/ 36” (100cm/ 40”, 110cm/ 44”, 120cm/ 48”, 130cm/ 52”, 140cm/ 56”, 150cm/ 60”, 160cm/ 64”)
Gauge
17 sts x 22 rounds/ rows = 10cm x 10cm
in 6x2 rib, for main fabric
Yarn
suitable for woollen-spun DK weight yarns or equivalent, approximately 200m/ 225y per 100g/ 3.5oz
Yarn Quantities
pullover option requires approximately
5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) 100g/ 3.5oz skeins to complete
(dress option requires up to 60% additional yarn)
Needles
circular needle, 4.5mm in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge
for main fabric
Notions
stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry needle, scrap-yarn, optional: up to 8 buttons
Special Techniques
provisional cast-on, short rows, working in pattern,
optional: buttonholes
Construction
worked top-down; initially flat - then in the round for bodice and sleeves
Fit
Designed for an oversized fit, with at least 15cm/ 6” of ease. A more fitted look (less ease) will also work if preferred. To determine your size: Measure your chest circumference. Then, referring to Schematic, select size with Chest Circumference 15cm/ 6” greater (or as preferred).
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NOTES ON SKILL LEVEL (Important!)
Although this pattern is for the most part very simple (it is mostly just lots of rib, with almost no shaping), instructions assume the ability to ‘work in pattern’ - meaning work according to the established 6x2 rib repeat without it being spelled out stitch by stitch every time. This includes instances with incomplete repeats - for example when working short rows. Some knitters find ‘working in pattern’ intuitive and simple, while some knitters struggle with these types of instructions. If you are in the latter category, please take note.
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NOTES ON YARN SELECTION
Due to the nature of the 6x2 fabric, it is essential to choose an airy yarn in order to avoid an overly dense, heavy garment.
In a general sense, opt for loosely plied, woollen spun yarns with a meterage of at least 200m/ 100g. Unspun yarns (in the style of Höner och Eir), loosely spun yarns (in the style of Lettlopi), and ‘blown’ chain yarns (in the style of Drops Air), are especially good candidates. A fingering-weight yarn held together with lace-weight mohair, will also work exceptionally well.
Yarn Marling
This pattern is highly suitable for marling. To create a marled colourway, simply choose two differently coloured yarns, each in a fingering weight, and hold 1 strand of each colour together.
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SAMPLES INFO.
samples knitted in Höner och Eir Nutiden (held double), in size 3, with tapering sleeve option
The pullover sample was knitted in the February 2024 colour Livslinje.
The dress sample was knitted in the May 2023 colour Bladguld.
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