Split Decision Pullover is a chunky weight, raglan construction sweater, worked from the top-down. This pattern features several split details including the Collar, Herringbone stitch Hem and the extra long Sleeve Cuff. Alternate options are also provided for the Hem and Sleeve, allowing you to pick and choose the design features you’d like.

This design embodies my favorite details all packed into one cozy pullover. I especially love wearing the Split Decision Pullover with skirt or layered over a dress, but it’s truly fun to style with many outfits.

Split Decision Pullover is written for two yarn options; DK held double throughout, as shown in the pattern sample, or a single strand of Light-Bulky / Chunky weight, throughout.

This is an Intermediate level pattern.

Suggested Needles & Notions
• Needle A - US 10 / 6 mm, or one size smaller than main needle, 16” & 30”/ 41 & 81 cm or longer circular (body + hem setup)
• Needle B - US 10.5 / 6.5 mm or size needed to obtain Stockinette Stitch gauge, 24” & 30” / 61 cm & 81 cm or longer circular needle (main needle) plus DPNs and/or circular needle length for small circumference knitting
• Needle C - US 9 / 5.5 mm, or two sizes smaller than main needle, DPNs and/or circular needle length for small circumference knitting (cuffs & collar)
• Needle D - US 15 / 10 mm or size needed to obtain Herringbone Stitch gauge, 30” / 81 cm or longer circular needle (body hem)
• Distinct BOR marker + 3 additional markers
• Waste yarn
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat & pins

Gauge
Measured Post-Blocking
• Stockinette Stitch (in the rnd): 13 sts / 18 rnds per 4” worked in Stockinette Stitch on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needle, measured post blocking

• Herringbone Stitch (flat): 14 sts / 15 rnds per 4” worked in Herringbone St on US 15 / 10 mm needle, measured post blocking

Sizing Information
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Designed to fit with 1.75 - 4” / 4 – 10 cm positive ease at the bust. Select a size which reflects desired amount of ease in relation to your actual bust measurement.

Finished Bust Circumference: 35 (38, 41.75, 45, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” / 87.5 (95, 104, 112.5, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) cm

Additional sizing information & schematic included in the pattern.

Suggested Yarn & Requirements
Yarn Option A (DK held double)
Plies & Hellhounds PolDK 100% SW Polwarth, DK weight 246 yards / 225 meters per 100 grams, two colorways (one speckle + one tonal suggested)

• Color 1 (Speckled): 721 (775, 853, 930, 985) (1062, 1147, 1225, 1310) yards / 659 (708, 780, 850, 900) (971, 1048, 1120, 1197) meters

• Color 2 (Tonal): 730 (785, 864, 942, 997) (1075, 1162, 1241, 1327) yards / 667 (717, 790, 861, 911) (983, 1062, 1134, 1213) meters

Yarn Option B (Light-Bulky / Chunky)
Light-Bulky / Chunky weight @ approximately 120 yards / 110 meters per 100 grams, two colorways (one speckle + one tonal suggested)

• MC (Speckled): 614 (660, 726, 792, 838) (904, 977, 1043, 1115) yards / 561 (603, 664, 724, 766) (826, 893, 953, 1019) meters

• CC (Tonal): 112 (120, 132, 144, 152) (164, 178, 190, 203) yards / 102 (110, 121, 132, 139) (150, 162, 173, 185) meters

Special Techniques
German Short Rows
Picking up stitches
Lateral Braid in the round
Herringbone Stitch, flat