Espalier Pullover by Moira Engel

Espalier Pullover

Knitting
August 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1310 - 2882 yards (1198 - 2635 m)
36½ (39½, 44½, 48, 53, 56, 59½, 64½)" circumference at under-arm
English

As the cool night winds take the leaves from the vines, intricate garden lattice is revealed. This beautiful pullover features a captivating cabled panel that echoes latticework patterns. Sleeves that are worked in the round from the shoulder to the wrist after seaming the body make it easy to customize the sleeve length for a cozy fit.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 36½ (39½, 44½, 48, 53, 56, 59½, 64½)“ circumference at under-arm. Pullover shown measures 44½”; modeled with 2½“ of positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Cascade BFL (100% Blue-faced Leicester wool; 262 yd 240 m/3½ oz 100 g): #23 Blue Fog, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins.

Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 33 sts and 30 rows = 4” in cable patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needles.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• The body of this pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Stitches are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.