Cuspate Sweater by Courtney Spainhower

Cuspate Sweater

Knitting
November 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1400 - 2380 yards (1280 - 2176 m)
41 (45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69)" circumference at underarm
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The Cuspate Sweater gets its name from the distinctive stockinette and garter-stitch pattern on the sleeve and body hems. It is worked in the round from the bottom up, using circular yoke shaping at the shoulders. The neck is worked using a folded hem, creating a clean collar with structure.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 41 (45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 41”; modeled with 7” of positive ease.

Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool (100% American wool; 140 yd 128 m): Teal, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) skeins.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

  • The body of this pullover is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, then the sleeves and body are joined to work the yoke.

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