Ainsworth

This pattern is a digital download.   Designer: Sarah Solomon Ainsworth is an oversized drop shoulder pullover with a saddle. The sweater is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up. The silhouette is based on traditional Aran pullovers and is suitable for a range of body types. Choose your size based on the finished chest measurement and the recommended ease. The cable patterns are simple and easy to memorize, and carefully-planned selvedge stitches simplify sewing the sweater together. A V-neck and patterned saddle add subtle detail to the design, and the double collar provides an elegant finish. PATTERN INFORMATION SIZES A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 35 ¼ (39 ½, 44 ½, 48 ½, 53 ½, 58 ¼, 63, 67 ¾, 72 ½)" / 89.5 (100.5, 113, 123, 136, 148, 160, 172, 184) cm. Intended to be worn with 12 ½ –14 ½" / 31–36 cm of positive ease, though can be worn with 4–6" / 10–15 cm of positive ease for a more fitted silhouette. Shown in size 48 ½" / 123 cm modeled with 14 ½" / 36 cm positive ease YARN Harrisville Designs Shear Merino-Dorset DK weight 100% undyed American Wool/196 yards per 50 g skein 8 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins, or 1475 (1665, 1800, 1975, 2105, 2285, 2425, 2645, 2845) yards of DK weight yarn. NEEDLES Main Fabric Needle: US 6 (4.0 mm): 32" circular Ribbing Needle: US 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 32" circular Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. GAUGE 26.6 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in charted cable pattern on larger needle, after wet-blocking 33 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in honeycomb stitch on larger needle, after wet-blocking 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in moss stitch on larger needle, after wet-blocking 25-st shoulder panel = 3¾"/ 9 cm NOTIONS Removable stitch markers Cable needle Spare needle or waste yarn Tapestry needle TECHNIQUES USED Increasing/Decreasing Chart reading Cables Mattress Stitch Picking up stitches NOTES The body and sleeves are worked flat and seamed. A 32" circular is suggested to accommodate the number of stitches in the body, but straight needles can be used for body and sleeves. A 16" circular is required for working collar. Maintain a 1-stitch stockinette selvedge throughout body and sleeves. Schematic indicates measurements of garment pieces before assembly. For best results, the designer recommends using the Sloped Bind Off method (see Special Techniques) for shaping the neck, armhole, and sleeve caps. See more Shear patterns