The Great Lakes Pullover is worked from the top down. It has dropped saddle shoulders that embrace a cozy and oversized silhouette while adding an element of structure. Shaping is thoughtfully integrated at key points, ensuring a perfect fit. The pullover features a high collar that hugs the neck with wide ribbing at the edges, completing the look for the Great Lakes.

Sizes - XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

The Great Lakes Pullover has around 14” {35 cm} of positive ease for sizes XXS-M and gradually less positive ease for sizes L-5XL. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) correspond to a bust circumference of 28 (31) 34 (36) 40 (45) 48 (53) 57 (61)“ {71 (79) 86 (91) 101.5 (113.5) 122 (135) 145 (155) cm}. For example: If you measure a 34” {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 48” {120 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 14” {35 cm} positive ease.

Finished Bust Circumference - 42 (45) 48 (50) 52 (55) 57 (59) 61 (65)“ {105 (112.5) 120 (125) 130 (137.5) 142.5 (147.5) 152.5 (162.5) cm}

Gauge - 16 sts and 24 rows = 4 x 4” {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles, blocked

Needle Size -
5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles - used for body and sleeves)
5 mm (US Size 8) 16” and 32-40” circular needles (used for hem and cuffs)
4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16” circular needles, or two sizes down from main needles (used for collar)

Yarn - Worsted Weight -
981 (981) 1090 (1199) 1199 (1308) 1308 (1417) 1526 (1526) yds
900 (900) 1000 (1100) 1100 (1200) 1200 (1300) 1400 (1400) m
450 (450) 500 (550) 550 (600) 600 (650) 700 (700) g
Lace Weight -
984 (984) 1230 (1230) 1230 (1476) 1476 (1476) 1722 (1722) yds 900 (900) 1125 (1125) 1125 (1350) 1350 (1350) 1575 (1575) m
100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) 175 (175) g

Note: Two strands are held together throughout the project: one strand of worsted weight and one strand of lace weight yarns, but you may choose to knit this pullover using only a single strand of worsted or aran weight yarn as long as you can meet the correct gauge

Suggested Yarn - Istex Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 50 g = 109 yds) in colorway Navy Blue 9420, 9 (9) 10 (11) 11 (12) 12 (13) 14 (14) skeins held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = 246 yds) in colorway Navy Blue, 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) skeins

Notions - 3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional)

Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, Italian bind-off, wet blocking.

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Schematic included.