Snow Fern Pullover by Kalurah Hudson

Snow Fern Pullover

Knitting
September 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Cable pattern
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
860 - 1690 yards (786 - 1545 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 #sizeinclusive
English
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Pattern Notes
The Snow Fern series features unique cables that begin narrow and slowly expand out and back in again like the ferns that grow wild in the nearby Blue Mountains of Washington state. When the mountain snow covers the ground, the ferns resemble woolen stitches that inspired this design.

This Pullover features a circular yoke worked in the round from the top down. Simple, hidden increases form the yoke of the pullover. A Longtail Tubular Cast-On is used for the neck, lending a professional finish to the garment. However, any stretchy cast-on can be used instead. The hem is finished with a Sewn Tubular Bind-Off but feel free to use any stretchy bind-off you prefer. The sleeves are nice and roomy and feature lightly bubbled cuffs for a more relaxed fit at the wrist.

One chart is referenced for all sizes, and the pattern includes written instructions for the chart. The pattern is #sizeinclusive. Written in 9 adult sizes. All repeats in the pattern are shown in bold text for easy reading.

Thoroughly test knitted by a wonderful group of testers. And tech-edited by Kim Wilkerson knitjulep.

Construction
Worked in the round from the neck down. Sleeves are also knit in the round top down. Short rows are added to the body just after separating the sleeves from the body, extending the length in the back.

Skill Level
Advanced

Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9
Finished Chest (blocked): 32.5 (36.25, 40.5, 43.75, 48.5)52.25, 56.5, 60.25, 64.75” / 83 (92, 103, 111, 123)133, 144, 153, 164 cm
Note: This pullover is designed to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease. Choose the closest size to your actual chest measurements plus the amount of desired ease. For example, if your chest is 36” / 91 cm and you want 4” / 10 cm of positive ease, choose size 3.

Finished Measurements (blocked)
Note: Finished Measurements are rounded to the nearest
0.25” / 0.5 cm.

Chest Circumference: 32.5 (36.25, 40.5, 43.75, 48.5)52.25, 56.5, 60.25, 64.75” / 83 (92, 103, 111, 123)133, 144, 153, 164 cm
Yoke Depth: 10 (10, 10, 10.5, 10.5)10.5, 11, 11, 11” /25 (25, 25, 27, 27)27, 28, 28, 28 cm
Full Pullover Length (Front): 25 (25, 25, 25.5, 25.5)25.5, 26, 26, 26“ / 63.5 (63.5, 63.5, 65, 65) 65, 66, 66, 66 cm
Full Pullover Length (Back): 27 (27, 27, 27.5, 27.5)27.5, 28, 28, 28” / 68.5 (68.5, 68.5, 70, 70)70, 71, 71, 71 cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 14.25 (14.75, 15.5, 16.5, 18)19.75, 21.5, 23, 24” / 36 (37, 39, 42, 46)50, 55, 58, 61 cm
Cuff Circumference (Unstretched): 7 (7.5, 7.75, 8, 9)9.75, 10.5, 11.5, 11.75” / 18 (19, 20, 20, 23)25, 27, 30, 30 cm
Sleeve Length (From Underarm): 18” / 46 cm

Yarn
Upcycled Alpaca Blend, (34% Acrylic, 33% Alpaca, 33% Wool), 218 yds/200 m per 100 g / 3.5 oz

Shown In
Rain Cloud (19) colorway

Yardage
860 (940, 1015, 1105, 1286)1305, 1420, 1550, 1690 yds / 786 (860, 928, 1010, 1176)1193, 1298, 1417, 21545 m

Needles
For Neckline: US 2.5 / 3 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle, or 2 sizes smaller than your gauge needle
For Body: US 4 / 3.5 mm 24” / 61 cm and 32” / 81 cm circular needles, or size needed to meet gauge
For Sleeves: US 4 / 3.5 mm 12” / 30 cm circular needle or DPNs, or size needed to meet gauge
For Ribbing: US 2.5 / 3 mm 12” / 30 cm, 16” / 40 cm, 24” / 61 cm and 32” / 81 cm circular needles and DPNs, or 2 sizes smaller than your gauge needle

Notions

  • Cable Needle
  • One unique stitch marker for BOR + additional stitch markers for separating chart repeats, if desired
  • Tapestry Needles
  • Blocking materials

Gauge
20 sts & 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in cable pattern in the
round using larger needles (blocked)
19 sts & 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using larger needles (blocked)
Important note: Take time to check your gauge. This will ensure correct fit and yarn quantity.

Special Techniques

  • Longtail Tubular Cast-On

  • Sewn Tubular Bind-Off

  • Lateral Braid

  • Shadow Wrap Short Rows

  • Backwards Loop Cast-On

  • Picking Up and Knitting Stitches