KNIT-ALONG
There is a Elbbrücken Pullover knit-along!
15 March 2024 – 30 April 2024

ABOUT
Elbbrücken Pullover is a playful, masculine turtleneck sweater with a sculptured shoulder section that celebrates a landmark of my home town, Hamburg.

If you enter Hamburg from the south, you are likely to cross the Elbe Bridges (Elbbrücken). For me, they are a symbol of coming home and it’s touching my heart each time I’m crossing them – in whatever direction. Their unique wave-like shape has always fascinated me and finally inspired me to design this sweater.

The striking shoulder bridge is the centerpiece of this garment and is worked first, from side to side. The mix of various textures and the neck shaping make this a super exciting knit. The rest of the sweater is rather simple and literally hanging down from it, being worked top down seamlessly.

Skill level
Intermediate/Advanced

Fit
Elbbrücken Pullover is a slightly cropped turtleneck sweater with a fitted, almost sculptured shape around the shoulders and an oversized fit on the body with options for a straight or tapered silhouette. The pullover is best worn with a precise fit on the shoulders (essential) and a generous positive ease around the chest.

Techniques
The design is basically worked in stockinette stitch. The textured part features cables, slip stitches and Latvian braids. First part is the shoulder bridge which is knitted from side to side. From there, the rest of the sweater is worked top down in rounds. Hem and cuffs are folded and seamed.

Sizes
The sizes are divided into 3 groups by shoulder width, measured from joint to joint (middle of shoulder). This part should be rather tightly fitted. Choose the suitable shoulder width group first, then pick the chest circumference within your group (with a generous positive ease).

Size
1 2 3 || 4 5 6 || 7 8 9
Shoulder width
35 - 40 || 39 - 44 || 43 - 48 cm
13.5 - 15.7 || 15.5 - 17.5 || 17 - 19 inch
Chest Circumference
104, 108, 113 || 110, 115, 120 || 118, 122, 127 cm
41, 42.5, 44.5 || 43.5, 45, 47 || 46.5, 48, 50 inch
Back Length
60, 61, 62 || 62, 63, 64 || 64, 65, 66 cm
23.5, 24, 24.5 || 24.5, 24.8, 25 || 25, 25.5, 26 inch
Sleeve Length
41, 42, 43 || 43, 44, 45 || 45, 46, 47 cm
16, 16.5, 17 ||. 17, 17.3, 17.7 || 17.7, 18, 18.5
Sleeve Circumference (upper arm)
30, 33, 37 || 33, 37, 40 || 37, 40, 44 cm
11.8, 13, 14.5 || 13, 14.5, 15.7 || 14.5, 15.7, 17.3 inch
Neck Circumference
36 - 44 || 38 - 46 || 40 - 48 cm
14 - 17.5 || 15 - 18 || 15.5 - 19

Yarn
G-Uld Lammeuld No. 3 is recommended, held double throughout
1.800 | 1.980 | 2.100 | 2.205 | 2.214 | 2.500| 2.725 | 2.900 | 3.100 m
1,970 | 2,165 | 2,300 | 2,415 | 2,425 | 2,735 | 2,980 | 3,175 | 3,390 yds
Yarn alternatives (adjustment of needles may be required):
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (single), Erica Knight Wool Local Aran (single), Kauni Wool 8/2 (double), Holst Garn Supersoft (double), Isager Yarn Tvinni (double + lace)

Needles
(S) 3,5 mm / US 4 (2 pcs) and (L) 4,5 mm / US 7 circular needles and sock needles.

Notions
Cable needle, stitch markers, 3,5 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

Gauge
17 st / 25 Rows = 10 cm / 4″ on needle size L with yarn held double
in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking.