The perfect “back-to-school” sweater for adults — Porter Pullover 1 by Meghan Babin is a classic redux on her popular Porter cardigan, a menswear/ unisex raglan cardigan, turned womenswear raglan pullover with a collegiate V-neck and all the same luscious cables as the original.

This pullover is sized based on ASTM for Women, meaning it uses the standard measurements for womenswear for a more tailored fit. The yoke depth, body length, and sleeves are shorter than the original Porter cardigan.

We’re #teamseam! This pullover is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed in finishing. Optional directions for tubular cast ons are provided for the most polished finish. The ribbed v-neck is picked up and worked in the round after seaming and finished with an optional tubular bind off.

Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); 33 (38.25, 42.75, 46.25, 50.75, 54.25, 58.75, 62.25, 66.75)” / 84 (97, 108.5, 117.5, 129, 138, 149, 158, 169.5) cm finished chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 54.25” / 138 cm, worn with 4.5” / 11.5 cm positive ease. Recommended ease: +4-6” / 10-15.25 cm.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds / 200 m; 3.5 oz. / 100 g): raven (black), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Needles
Size A (for body and sleeves): US 7 / 4.5 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ.
Size B (for ribbing): US 5 / 3.75 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ.
Size C (optional, for tubular cast on and bind off): US 4 / 3.5 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ and 16” / 40 cm circ.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn.

Gauge
18 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Basketweave St on Size A needle.
28 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in 2x2 rib on Size B needle unstretched.

Skills Required
Increasing; decreasing; cabling with/or without a cable needle; picking up stitches; seaming; (optional) tubular cast on, bind off, and Kitchener stitch (grafting).

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