Aberdeen Pullover by Caroline Dick

Aberdeen Pullover

Knitting
January 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1182 - 1970 yards (1081 - 1801 m)
37.5 (42.5, 46, 50, 53.5, 58.5)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Inspired by a sweater worn by a nineties rock star, the Aberdeen Pullover features drop shoulders with tighter-fitting sleeves, giving it an updated look suitable for all genders. Thick stripes, stockinette stitch, and worsted-weight yarn make this a quick and simple knit.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size 37.5 (42.5, 46, 50, 53.5, 58.5)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 42.5”; modeled with 10.5” of positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Highland Duo (70% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool; 197 yd/3.5 oz): #2300 ruby (red; A) and #2303 grey (B), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins each.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight and 16” circular. Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.

Notes This pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed.