Simple herringbone, vertical twisted ribs, and a slip-stitch yoke provide elegant ingredients for this modern drop-shoulder pullover. Transitions between textures are effortlessly bridged by the structural braid in the back, and a more delicate ‘braid’ in the front. Add to all of this a yarn with just the right amount of wool, cotton, and silk, and you’ll have the perfect comfort sweater!

Cullen is knit from the top down, with easy shaping along the back shoulders for a great fit. Seamless construction and a self-finishing
neckline ensure that once the knitting is complete, all you’ll need to do is weave in your ends and the sweater is done!

Garment circumference at bust
36 (38½, 41½, 45½, 48, 50½, 52¾, 56¾, 61½, 64¾)"
[91.5 (97.5, 105.5, 116, 122, 128, 134, 144.5, 156.5, 164.5) cm]

Ease
Suggested ease at bust: + 4 to 7" [+10 to 18 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 1½" [+ 2 to 4 cm]

Sample shown in 38½" [97.5 cm] size, worn with 5" [13 cm] of positive ease at bust, 1" [2.5 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
Magpie Fibers Solstice,
50% domestic superwash merino, 25% domestic cotton, 25% silk; 300 yd [274 m] per 100 g skein, in colorway Fior di Latte

4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins; or
1050 (1220, 1350, 1470, 1670, 1750, 1960, 2180, 2460, 2590) yds [960 (1110, 1240, 1350, 1530, 1600, 1790, 1990, 2250, 2370) m]
DK weight yarn.

Gauge
20 sts and 33 rows = 4" [10 cm] in herringbone pattern,
on US 6 [4 mm] needles, after blocking.

25 st and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in slip-stitch rib,
on US 4 [3.5 mm] needles, after blocking.

Need help? If you have questions about Cullen—or just want to share your progress—please visit the Cullen discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.