This pullover gets its name from the purl ridges that create concentric rings around the body. Like a stone dropped into still waters creates a ripple effect, we too can create a wave of change. I believe every single person has the power to effect change through daily acts of kindness.

This is the sister pattern to the #waveofchangejacket that I published in Feb 2020. This year brought unexpected change: a global pandemic, the murders of black and brown people in America, responsive and heartwarming global support for Black Lives Matter, and a presidential election that has divided the nation. Wouldn’t you agree we all need a little extra kindness right now?

In that spirit, this pattern was designed to be gender-neutral and size-inclusive.

Construction:

This raglan style pullover is worked seamlessly in the round and from the top down. I’ve added German short rows to the back neck area for an ergonomic fit. A video tutorial for working German short rows is included. The body is designed to be boxy with a slightly cropped silhouette. You can, of course, knit the body to your desired length. Suggestions for lengthening are included. The sleeves are also knit in the round using either magic loop or DPNs.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) corresponding to finished bust measurements
36 (40, 45, 50.5, 54, 58.5, 63) ” or 91.5 (101.5, 114.5, 128.5, 137, 148.5, 160) cm.

Shown in size 2. Recommended positive ease: 2–4” or 5–10 cm.

A schematic is included.

Materials

Recommended Yarn:

Woolfolk Luft. 55% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino and 45% Pima Cotton
50 g = 109 yards / 100 m per hank. Colors L6 & L7 shown.

Yardage:

5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 11) hanks or 539 (614, 678, 794, 867, 1009, 1095) yards / 493 (561, 620, 726, 792, 923, 1001) meters.

If you choose to add length to the body, you will need an additional 37 (42, 47, 52, 58, 63, 68) yards of yarn per 10 round repeat.

Needles:

US 10 / 6 mm circular needles on a 32” / 80 cm cable or size needed to obtain gauge.
US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles on a 32” / 80 cm cable for working the neckband, cuffs, and hem.

The same needles can be used to knit the body and work the sleeves in the round using magic loop. Of course, DPNs may also be used for the sleeves.

Notions:

st markers
removable st markers
yarn snips
circular stitch holder
tapestry needle
highlighter
pen
row counter

Gauge

14 sts x 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st.