Retrograde Pullover Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This seamless-yoke pullover is worked in one piece from the neck down. And there’s a twist: it’s completely reversible. If you weave in the ends carefully – or splice them – you can wear the sweater with either side out. The reverse stockinette side shows a smocked texture on the yoke, while the stockinette side reveals an easy in-and-out pattern. The yarn is a warm llama/wool blend that split-splices wonderfully. Practice this age-old technique to ensure you have ends to weave only at the cast-on, bind-off, and underarms.

Finished Size: 39 ½ (43 ½, 46, 49, 53, 55)” chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 49″.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #062 rust, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4″ in St st worked in the rnd.
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 24″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle or sharp-point darning needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 2006