Dark Moss is inspired by the endless moss-covered landscapes of Ireland. The original sample, made in deep green rustic Irish yarn, is a tribute to this beautiful green island. It is a simple yet elegant pullover, designed to be oversized for a comfortable relaxed fit. The side slits add a modern touch to an otherwise minimal raglan pullover with elegant cables spiralling up the body and mock neck.

The pullover is worked bottom-up in the round with the sleeves knitted top-down from the underarms. Since the two samples I knit have different gauges and I like both of the looks, this pattern includes 2 size options with different amounts of positive ease.

The sample in Green is less oversized with ca. 20 cm (8 in) of positive ease,
whereas the sample in Grey is more generously oversized with ca. 30–40 cm (12–16 in) of positive ease. By playing with the gauge you can achieve one of the two looks.

You can take a closer look at my sample in episode 8 of my podcast.

Sizes

The pattern is written for nine sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with a finished bust circumference of
ca. 93 (103, 113, 123, 133) (143, 153, 163, 173) cm //
36.5 (40.25, 44.25, 48.25, 52.25) (56, 60, 64, 68) in
incl. 20 cm (8 in) of positive ease (sample in Green)

or 106 (117, 129, 140, 151) (163, 174, 186, 197) cm //
41.5 (46, 50.5, 55, 59.5) (64, 68.5, 73, 77.5) in
incl. 30–40 cm (11.75–15.75 in) of positive ease (sample in Grey).

For the finished garment measurements please
refer to the schematics provided.
Both samples are shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5.25 ft) tall model with 84 cm (33 in) bust measurements.
The sample in Green is knit full length,
in Grey — cropped.

Yarn

Full length sample in Green:
ca. 465 (520, 560, 650, 700) (760, 800, 910, 960) g
of 100% Irish wool with 334 m (365 yds) in 200 g
from Aran Wool from Kerry Woollen Mills, shown in shade Green Bushes;
with an estimated yardage of ca. 777 (868, 935, 1086, 1169) (1269, 1336, 1520, 1603) m // 849 (949, 1022, 1186, 1278) (1387, 1460, 1661, 1752) yds.

Cropped sample in Grey:
ca. 330 (370, 400, 465, 505) (545, 575, 655, 690) g
of 100% Irish wool with 199 m (218 yds) in 100 g
from Donegal Wool Spinning Company, shown in shade Light Grey;
with an estimated yardage of ca. 657 (736, 796, 925, 1005) (1085, 1144, 1303, 1373) m // 719 (807, 872, 1014, 1101) (1188, 1254, 1428, 1504) yds.

Or any similar worsted/aran weight yarn to match the gauge.

Needles and notions

• 4.5 mm (US 7) or 5.0 mm (US 8) circular needles (whichever size gives you the desired gauge) with ca. 60–100 cm (24–40 in) cables;
• spare cable needles, spare cables or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold;
• one 4.5 mm (US 7) or 5.0 mm (US 8) cable or double pointed needle (the same size as your main needle);
• a crochet hook (any size close to the needle size);
• at least six removable stitch markers;
• scrap yarn;
• tapestry needle (optional).

Gauge

Sample in Green:
16 sts & 22 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles;

19 sts & 22 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over cable stitch pattern of the body worked in the round after blocking on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.

Sample in Grey:
14 sts & 20 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles;

17 sts & 20 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over cable stitch pattern of the body worked in the round after blocking on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles.

Adjust the needle size to obtain the required gauge.

Errata!

English version
2025 update - raglan st markers introduced, which makes it easier to follow the short rows section; alternative to raglan decreases is suggested, updated format.

French translation:
On page 8, in the part ‘’Shaping the neck line with short rows’’ After finding the middle of the front, we should be counting 14 stitches in size 4, not 12 stitches.