(Note: are you looking to knit sizes 7-11? If so, please send me an email at: gore.liz@my.occ.edu. Due to not finding testers for those sizes, I would love to send you a free copy of the pattern until I have enough feedback on those sizes!)

The Textile pullover is a bottom-up, boxy sweater with an oversized fit and drop shoulder construction. Its plaid design and griffin detail draw inspiration from a historic textile mill in Texas, bringing the past into the present. The plaid pattern is achieved by stranded colorwork and duplicate stitch. Cozy and nostalgic, this piece holds a special place in my heart.

Select a size from the finished measurements that gives you approx. 4-8” positive ease. (Model is 5’1, 36” bust, and is wearing size 3 with 6.75” of positive ease)

1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), 7, 8, 9, (10, 11)
Finished Bust Measurements: 34.75, 38.5, 42.75, (46.5, 50.75, 54.5), 58.75, 62.5, 66.75, (70.5, 74.75)”

Suggested yarn: Stone Wool Delaine Merino
Sport weight (12 wpi)
Suggested colorways: 
MC: Birch
CC1: Hearth
CC2: Ninebark
CC3: Harvest
100% Delaine Merino wool

Estimated Yardage: 
MC: 550, 580, 615, (665, 715, 750), 785, 835, 845, (875, 945) yds.
CC1: 517, 546, 578, (625, 672, 705), 738, 785, 794, (822, 888) yds.
CC2: 200, 215, 225, (245, 260, 275), 290, 300, 315, (340, 355) yds.
CC3: 70, 80, 85, (95, 95, 105), 110, 115, 120, (125, 130) yds.

Needles:
Main body and hem: US 7/4.5 mm circular needles with a 32” cord (or longer).
Cuffs and neckband: US 6/4.00 mm circular needles with a 32” cord (or longer). 

Note: I use the Magic Loop method for knitting my smaller circumference sections (like the sleeves). If you prefer you can use DPN or a smaller circumference cord for your needles.

Gauge: 23 sts x 27 rows/rounds = 4” in colorwork on US 7/4.5 mm needles (after blocking). Please swatch to assure that you obtain gauge.

Other materials:
2 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn to place stitches on hold
Crochet Hook (US G/4.25 mm)