Inuit Pullover Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The sweater has a shaped waist, set-in sleeves, and is bordered at hem and cuffs with a twist-stitch ribbing. The twisted ribs continue up the center edges of the front pieces and travel outward for a decorative panel. The center front edges are whipstitched closed with faux suede cord. The belt is worn knotted and tied at the side of the waist.

Finished Size: 33 (35 ½, 37, 40, 44, 47 ½)” (84 [90, 94, 101.5, 112, 120.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 37″ (94 cm).
Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic (70% lambswool, 26% kid mohair, 4% nylon; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): #817 bear, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls for sweater and 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s) for belt. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 18 ½ sts and 27 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in reverse St st. Squares for belt measure about 2 ¼” (5.5 cm) wide and 3″ (7.5 cm) along the diagonal.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 16″ (40-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); marker (m); tapestry needle; 11 ½ (11 ½, 11 ¾, 12, 12 ¼, 13) yd (10.25 [10.5, 10.75, 11, 11.25, 11.75] m) washable faux suede flat cord, ?” (3-mm) wide. Optional: One 20 (20, 20, 22, 22, 22)” (50 [50, 50, 56, 56, 56] cm) separating zipper. If using a zipper, you will need an additional 2 yd (1.75 m) of faux suede cord, coordinating sewing thread, and a sewing needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 2003