Fern Pullover by Joan Ho

Fern Pullover

by Joan Ho
Knitting
September 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 ribbing
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1072 - 1990 yards (980 - 1820 m)
42 (46, 50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70, 74, 78)" / 106.75 (116.75, 127, 137.25, 147.25) (157.5, 167.75, 177.75, 188, 198) cm
English
This pattern is available in print for C$11.50.

This pattern is from my book Cable Knit Style: 15 Stunning Patterns for Pullovers, Cardigans, Tanks, Tees & More. The book includes a 15-piece collection of cable knit sweaters and tops that will be beloved pieces in your closet for years to come.

This pattern may not be copied, resold or distributed. Finished product may be sold with pattern credit. For pattern support please email support@knitwearbyjoan.com.

Construction
The pullover is worked from the bottom up in the round beginning with a tubular cast on. The body is split and the front and back pieces are knit separately. The shoulders are then seamed and stitches are picked up for the neckband and finished in ribbing. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round from the top down to the cuffs.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
42 (46, 50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70, 74, 78)“ / 106.75 (116.75, 127, 137.25, 147.25) (157.5, 167.75, 177.75, 188, 198) cm, blocked

Recommended ease: This pullover is designed with 12–14” / 30.5–35.5 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is knit in Size XS.

Yarn
Bulky weight, Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino in Cameo Rose (60% Wool, 40% Alpaca), 101 yds (92 m) per 100-g skein

Any bulky weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

Yardage/Meterage
1070 (1175, 1280, 1380, 1480) (1585, 1685, 1790, 1890, 1990) yds / 980 (1075, 1170, 1260, 1355) (1450, 1540, 1635, 1730, 1820) m of bulky weight yarn