Distortion Pullover by Alice Tang

Distortion Pullover

Knitting
November 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Diamonds patt on larger needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1520 - 2470 yards (1390 - 2259 m)
37 ½ (41 ½, 45 ½, 49 ½, 53 ½, 57 ½, 61 ½, 65 ½)" circumference at underarm
English
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Simple backgrounds of stockinette and reverse stockinette stitch, with garter-stitch hems and cuffs, set the stage for the fluid cables of the Distortion Pullover. Inspired by the architecture of a building in Prague, the allover cable design features irregular diamonds that stretch and change shape across the body and sleeves of the sweater.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 37 ½ (41 ½, 45 ½, 49 ½, 53 ½, 57 ½, 61 ½, 65 ½)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 37 ½”; modeled with 2 ¼“ of positive ease.

Yarn Trendsetter Yarns New York (100% pure organic Merino wool; 190 yd 174 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #SM012 Copper Melange, 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24” circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” and 24” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct
gauge.

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

Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4” in Diamonds patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

  • This pullover is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

  • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.