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There is nothing like a classic pullover. You can never have too many on rotation and Tenderheart is designed for you to knit to your perfect custom fit. Knit from the top down, this circular yoke pullover will be one you grab for again and again.

The Tenderheart Pullover is a top down circular yoke sweater knit in one piece. Pattern is written to include optional bust darts and notes sections for personal modifications for fit and style. This basic pullover is designed to wear with 2-6”/5-15 cm of positive ease. The hem has a wide rib and overall slightly cropped fit for an edgy style.

And add more flair with stripes, color at your hem and even the collar.

Make it you!

The sample is knit with fingering and mohair held together for a cozy, light sweater, but you can opt for a sport or light DK-weight yarn.

#sizeinclusive

YARN
Designed for fingering and lace held together or Sport/Light DK weight yarn.

NOTE: Yardage estimates are for each yarn if using fingering and lace held together or for DK alone.

FOR BODY/NECKBAND/HEM:
Fuzzy Peach Fibers Merino HT Fingering in Dainty:
Yarn requirements by yardage:
753 (798, 842, 886)930, 997, 1108, 1219{1307, 1396, 1485, 1573} yd
Yarn requirements by meter:
688 (729, 769, 810)850, 911, 1013, 1114{1195, 1276, 1357, 1438} m

Mohair Silk in Dainty:
Yarn requirements by yardage:
799 (846, 893, 940)987, 1057, 1175, 1292{1386, 1480, 1574, 1668} yd
Yarn requirements by meter:
730 (773, 816, 859)902, 966, 1074, 1181{1267, 1353, 1439, 1525} m

FOR SLEEVE CUFFS:
Fuzzy Peach Fibers Merino HT Fingering Weight Yarn in Lavender Lemonade:
Yarn requirements by yardage:
51 (54, 57, 60)64, 68, 76, 83{89, 96, 102, 108} yd
Yarn requirements by meter:
46 (49, 52, 55)58, 62, 69, 74{81, 88, 93, 98} m

Shibui Silk Cloud Yarn in Bone:
Yarn requirements by yardage:
62 (66, 70, 73)77, 82, 92, 101{108, 116, 123, 130} yd
Yarn requirements by meter:
56 (60, 64, 66)70, 75, 84, 92{99, 106, 112, 119} m

The Tenderheart Pullover was designed using Fuzzy Peach Fibers Merino HT Fingering Weight Yarn (100% Superwash Merino Singles, 400 yd/366 m, 100g) in Dainty held with Mohair Silk Lace Weight Yarn (72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 459 yd/419 m, 50 g) in Dainty.

For the Sleeve cuffs, used Fuzzy Peach Fibers Merino HT Fingering Weight Yarn (100% Superwash Merino Singles, 400 yd/366 m, 100g) in Lavender Lemonade held with Shibui Silk Cloud Yarn (60% Goat Mohair, 40% Silk, 330 yd/302 m, 25 g) in Bone.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 4/3.5 mm, 16”/40 cm circular needle and DPNs
US 6/4.0 mm, 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles, and DPNs.

GAUGE
21 sts x 32 rnds = 4”/10 cm, in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, blocked.

24 sts x 30 rnds = 4”/10 cm, in 2x2 RIB stitch in the round on smaller needles, blocked.

SIZES
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 8 {9, 10, 11, 12}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust circumference 34 (36, 38, 40)42, 45, 50, 55{59, 63, 67, 71}” / 85 (90, 95, 100)105, 112.5, 125, 137.5{147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 177.5} cm

Fit: Intended to wear with 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease.

Based on actual bust circumference 30 (32, 34, 36)38, 41, 46, 51{55, 59, 63, 67}”/76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5)96.5, 104, 117, 129.5{139.5, 150, 160, 170} cm

To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 2-6”/5-15 cm (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size.

If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see schematic for full finished sweater measurements).

TOOLS
(3) Stitch markers
(2) Scrap yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle