Tarpon Pullover by Cheryl Toy

Tarpon Pullover

Knitting
June 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
984 - 1722 yards (900 - 1575 m)
Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)” [81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) cm]
English
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If ever you saw a Tarpon, you’d know it! They’re the big, silvery, leaping marine creatures we associate with game fishing. In fact, Tarpon are considered some of the greatest saltwater game fishes in the South because of their large size, acrobatic leaping ability and tenacious fight. Tarpon also breathe! They’ll die if not given sufficient access to the surface, which may account for their spectacular leaps into the air.

Leaping Tarpon, expressed with a simple ribbed cable, emboss the sleeves of this easy raglan pullover. The cable is fluid, streaming effortlessly into ribbing at the yoke and cuff. This essential top-down pullover uses classic raglan shaping techniques to create a spare, boxy shape and gently squared neckline. Tarpon is designed for an easy fit, slightly oversized, with 2” to 6” or positive ease recommended.

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

FINISHED SIZES
Bust/chest circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)” 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) cm

YARN
Knit Picks Cotlin (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen; 123 yds 50 m; 1.75 oz 50 g): # 24134 Swan, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14) skeins.

NEEDLES
Size A: US 2.5 (3.0 mm) for ribbing: 32” 80 cm circular needle and set of five double-pointed needles or 40” 100 cm for Magic Loop.
Size B: US 4 (3.50 mm) for body and sleeves: 32” 80 cm circular needle and set of five double-pointed needles or 40” 100 cm for Magic Loop.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle; stitch markers (1 distinctive for beginning of rnd); removable stitch markers; stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
24 sts and 36 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch.
20-stitch Cable panel = 2.5” 6.5 cm

NOTES
Pullover is worked from the top down using raglan shaping. Body and sleeves are separated at underarm, then sleeve stitches are held while body is worked. Sleeves are worked downward once body is complete.