Ballet Pullover Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Inspired by the classic shape of a ballet leotard, this graceful raglan pullover is designed in a color appropriately named Ballet Slipper. The pullover is worked in the round from the top down. Increases and decreases positioned along the center front and back draw in the waist, and the lower body and sleeves are slightly belled. Worked with a double strand of yarn at a gauge of just 3 stitches per inch, this top is as quick to knit as it is fun to wear.

Finished Size: 27 (29, 32, 35, 39)” (68.5 [73.5, 81.5, 89, 99] cm) bust/chest circumference. Note: Fabric stretches to fit up to a 34 (36, 39, 42, 46)” (86.5 [91.5, 99, 106.5, 117] cm) bust/chest for a very close, body-conscious fit. Sweater shown measures 29″ (73.5 cm).
Yarn: Plymouth Napa (85% acrylic, 15% rayon; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g): #210 ballet slipper, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st with 2 strands of yarn held together.
Needles: Size 11 (8 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40-cm and 60-cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); removable markers or safety pins; size G/6 (4.25-mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2004