Sweetheart Pullover by Kate Knuff

Sweetheart Pullover

Knitting
August 2012
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in straight stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
540 - 1188 yards (494 - 1086 m)
27½ (32, 35, 39½, 43½ , 47, 51)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Intricate cables, a feminine neckline, neat waist shaping, and smart facings make this a perfect pullover. Bulky alpaca yarn gives unexpected coziness to a fitted piece.

Finished Size 27½ (32, 35, 39½, 43½ , 47, 51)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32”, modeled with negative ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky (100% baby alpaca; 108 yd 99 m/3½ oz 100 g): #573 lemon yellow, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Needles Sizes 10½ (6.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO; spare needle in same size or smaller than smaller needle.

Gauge 15 sts and 18 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle; 23 sts of cable panel = 4¼“ wide.

For more information, see: http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/95546.aspx

To achieve the neckline decreases as pictured, on right front: use ssk (RS) and ssp (WS). On left front: use k2tog (RS) and p2tog (WS).