Study Group features fresh colorblocking with vintage vibes, brought to you by easy intarsia. Not only that, the pattern includes modification notes for working it in a solid color, with tons of ways to personalize the design.

This pullover is designed to be worn as a shirt, so the underarm is not as deep as outer layer designs, making it ideal for layering under jackets and coats. Study Group is worked flat from the bottom-up and then seamed. The pattern includes multiple ways to customize both the fit and the intarsia design.

CONSTRUCTION

Study Group is worked flat from the bottom-up and then seamed. It has gentle hip shaping, optional bust darts, and tons of ways to make it your own. Stitches are picked up and knit for the collar.

OPTIONAL BUST SHAPING

Optional instructions for adding short rows for bust shaping, in four sizes, give you your best fit.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

Finished bust circumference:  31.25 (35, 39.25, 43) (47.25, 51, 55.25) (59, 63.25, 67) in / 78 (87.5, 98, 107.5) (118, 127.5, 138) (147.5, 158, 167.5) cm
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Finished hip circumference:  35.75 (37.75, 42.25, 45.75) (50.25, 53.75, 58.25) (64, 68.25, 72.75) in / 89 (94.5, 105.5, 114.5) (125.5, 134.5, 145.5) (160, 171, 182) cm
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Finished upper arm circumference - Trim Fit:  11 (12, 13, 15) (15.75, 17, 18.5) (20, 21.5, 23) in / 27.5 (30, 32.5, 37.5) (39, 42.5, 46.5) (50, 53.5, 57.5) cm 
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Finished upper arm circumference - Full Fit:  13 (14.25, 15.25, 16.75) (15.75, 17, 18.5) (20, 21.5, 23) in / 32.5 (35.5, 38, 42) (44,5, 47.5, 53) (55.5, 59, 62) cm 

Download the full schematic here.

YOUR BEST FIT

Choose the size closest to your actual upper chest measurement: 27.75 (31.75, 35.75, 39.25) (42.25, 44.5, 47.5) (50.5, 53.5, 56.5) in / 69.5 (79.5, 89.5, 98) (105.5, 111.5, 119) (126.5, 134, 141.5) cm

Upper chest is measured above the full bust, at an angle close to diagonal beneath the underarms, and straight across the back.

Study Group is designed to fit with approximately 3 inches / 8 cm of positive ease at the fullest part of your bust. This pullover is designed to be worn as a shirt, so the underarm is not as deep as some of my designs that are designed to be worn as outer layers. If you are between sizes, consider sizing up so that you have enough room under the arm. The schematic includes the total yoke depth so you can compare it to your body measurements.

If you need additional room for the bust, as I do, working the optional short row shaping will give you the best fit in the shoulders and armholes, while still making room for your chest. Short rows add length to the front only of the garment, so that the hem does not rise in the front.

I am wearing size 4, Cup 2, with -1 inch / -2.5 cm of positive ease at the full bust and 1 inch / 2.5 cm of positive ease at the upper arm. My upper chest is 41 inches / 102.5 cm (I am between sizes, and chose to size down).

Courtney is wearing size 9, no cup shaping, Full Fit sleeves, with 6.75 inches / 17 cm of positive ease at the full bust and 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm of positive ease at the upper arm. Her upper chest is 52 inches / 130 cm.

YARN

Sample shown in Wool and Palette Sport

100% Merino/Rambouillet wool; 312 yds / 285 m per 100 g skein. This is a naturally-dyed, 3-ply sport weight yarn with a micron count of 20-21. A regenerative, non-superwash wool.

Color 1 (Clay):  585 (605, 670, 730) (755, 810, 865) (930, 990, 1050) yds / 535 (555, 615, 665) (690, 740, 790) (850, 905, 960) m
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Color 2 (White):  330 (360, 400, 425) (450, 480, 520) (550, 580, 605) yds / 300 (325, 365, 390) (415, 435, 475) (505, 530, 555) m 
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Color 3 (Mustard):  345 (375, 420, 445) (480, 515, 560) (600, 635, 665) yds / 315 (340, 380, 410) (440, 470, 510) (550, 580, 610) m 
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Color 4 (Light Denim):  80 (80, 90, 95) (105, 110, 115) (125, 135, 145) yds / 70 (75, 80, 85) (95, 100, 105) (115, 125, 130) m 
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If working the bust darts you will need an additional 10 yds - 50 yds / 10 - 45 m each Color 2 and 3.
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The pattern includes yardage for different variations.

GAUGE

22 sts and 35 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with size A needles (I used size 5).

NOTIONS

• 7 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn (for the optional tubular cast-on)
• Cable needle (for the optional tubular cast-on)
• Waste yarn or stitch holder

TECHNIQUES

• Tubular Cast-on (optional)
• Working intarsia
• Working directional shaping
• Working German Short Rows (for the optional bust shaping only)
• Seaming
• Picking up and knitting
• Sewing a tubular bind-off (optional)
• Working in the round

CREDITS

Tech edit: Sarah Endres
Photography: Source Creative Studio
Photos Taken:
For tester credits, photos and reviews, visit the pattern page.
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