Sunburst Pullover Knitting Pattern Download

Description

In an unusual twist on garment design, Norah Gaughan worked circular medallions for the front and back of this cotton pullover. The medallions are knitted from the center outward, then joined with side gussets that are knitted downward from the armholes in short rows to join the front and back. The lower body is knitted in the round to the desired length. The sleeves are knitted in the usual manner, from the cuffs up.

Finished Size: 36 (40, 44)” (91.5 [101.5, 112] cm) bust/chest circumference. Light green sweater shown measures 40″ (101.5 cm) and blue sweater measures 44″ (112 cm).
Yarn: Reynolds Morocco (50% linen, 50% cotton; 104 yd [95 m]/100 g): 6 (7, 9) hanks. Shown in #71 sea (blue) and #428 field (light green).
Yarn weight: yarn weight
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40- and 60-cm) circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); two or three spare 24″ (60-cm) cir needles same size or smaller than main needle for holding sts; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2002