Jurek Pullover

This pattern is a digital download. Difficulty: 3/5 Designer: Ainur Berkimbayeva Jurek (pronounced “joo-reck”) means “heart” in Kazakh language. The pullover is worked from the bottom up in the round, then worked flat once the Front is separated for the neck opening.  Finished measurements Bust: 43¾ (46¼, 50½, 57¼, 60¾, 64, 67¼, 70¾)” / 111 (117.5, 128.5, 145.5, 154, 162.5, 171, 179.5) cm, with intended positive ease of 6 - 12” / 15.5 - 30.5 cm. The model wearing the Straw sample is a 38" bust, wearing the 46¼" / 117.5 cm size, and the model wearing the Cypress sample is a 49" bust, and wearing the 60¾" / 154 cm size. Yarn Harrisville Highland (worsted weight) 100% Virgin Wool 200 yards per 100 g skein shown in Straw and Cypress 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins Or 970 (1020, 1110, 1220, 1330, 1470, 1580, 1700) yards of worsted weight yarn Needles US 5 [3.75 mm]: 32” circ., and DPNs if not using the magic loop method for small circumference knitting US 6 [4.00 mm]: 32” circ., and DPNs if not using the magic loop method for small circumference knitting Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds / rows = 4” / 10 cm in 3x1 ribbing (p3, k1-tbl) on larger needle after gently wet-blocking. 19 sts and 24 rnds / rows = 4” / 10 cm in reverse stockinette on smaller needle after gently wet-blocking Notions Stitch markers Tapestry needle Waste yarn Special Techniques Long-tail cast-on Modified Three-needle bind-off Written instructions Knitting in the round Knitting flat