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A preppy crew pullover gets a lift from stripes at the hem and cuffs accentuated by a staggered rib that subtly interlocks the two colors. Simple techniques make this pattern accessible to the adventurous beginner; a subtle taper from hem to chest gives it tailored good looks as well. Choose a high-contrast or bright accent for the stripes — the sample is shown in Woodsmoke + Embers — or use closely related shades for an understated look.

Construction

The garment pieces are worked flat from the bottom up and then sewn together. The neckband is picked up and worked circularly after garment assembly.

Yardage

1990 (2340, 2540, 2660, 2960, 3185) yards Color 1 (C1)
280 (290, 315, 330, 355, 370) yards Color 2 (C2)

Yarn

8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins Color 1 (C1) and 2 skeins Color 2 (C2) Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)
Photographed in colors Woodsmoke (C1) and Embers (C2)

Gauge

24 stitches & 38 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
32 stitches & 48 rows = 4” in Flat 2x2 Ribbing or Flat 2x2 Alternating Ribbing with Size B needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain stockinette stitch gauge listed
Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Size B (for Ribbing)
One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle and one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain ribbing gauge listed
Suggested Size: 2¼ mm (US 1)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used

Finished Dimensions

42¼ (46¼, 50¼, 54¼, 58¼, 62¼)“ / 107.5 (117.5, 127.5, 138, 148, 158) cm circumference at chest
Sample shown is size 46¼” (117.5 cm) with 5¼“ (13.5 cm) ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Long Tail Cast On
Purl Long Tail Cast On
Sloped Bind Off

Skill Level

2 out of 5