Protea Pullover is worked from the bottom up in the round up to the armholes, then split for front and back (worked one by one flat, with armhole shaping). It has 15-20 cm / 6-8” of positive ease and all-over lace and texture print.

The sleeves are also worked from the bottom up in the round, then joined to the body with simple seams. In the end, the pullover is trimmed with a neckband with contrast stripes (optional) for a sportier look.

This tutorial gives you detailed step-by-step instructions for the whole process, including written instructions, charts (optional), photo- and video-tutorials.

You will need:
yarn
DK (if using classic merino - 210-220m/230-250yds per 100g/3.5oz).

My sample was knit with:
• Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% extra fine merino wool, 20% silk and 5% Himalayan cashmere) – 116m/126yds per 50g/1.8oz)

knitting needles;
5US, 4US and 2.5US (or other size to obtain gauge);

stitch markers;

tapestry needle;*

Sizes available:
XS-S (30’-34’)- bust 72-90cm/30-36”, hips 84-96cm/34-38”
M-L(36’-42’) - bust 90-108cm/36-42’’, hips 96-114cm/38-44’’
XL-2XL(44-50’) - bust 108-126cm/42-50” hips - 114-132cm/44-52”
3XL-4XL (52-56’) - bust 126-146cm/50-58”, hips: 132-144cm/52-56”