Wilde Pullover

This pattern is a digital download. Designer: Sarah Solomon CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW Wilde is a set-in sleeve pullover worked flat in pieces from the bottom up featuring a timeless combination of simple cables and garter rib. The silhouette is based on traditional men’s pullovers but 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. This pattern is approachable for those who are new to cables and working sweaters in pieces. SIZES A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 33 ¼ (37 ¾, 41 ¾, 46 ¼, 51 ¼, 56 ¼, 60 ¾, 65 ¼)" / 84.5 (96, 106, 117.5, 130, 143, 154.5, 165.5) cm. Intended to be worn with 3 – 4" / 8 – 10 cm of positive ease, though can be worn with up to 8" / 20 cm of positive ease. Shown in size C modeled with 2.5" / 6 cm positive ease YARN Harrisville Nightshades/Daylights (DK weight) 85% Cormo Wool; 15% wool/250 yards per 100 g skein 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins, or 1245 (1370, 1500, 1680, 1825, 1975, 2205, 2390) yards of DK weight yarn. Shown in Nightshades Dashboard NEEDLES Main Fabric Needle: US 6 [4.00 mm]: 32" circular Ribbing Needle: US 4 [3.5 mm]: 16" and 32" circular Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. GAUGE 26 sts and 31 rows = 4" / 10 cm in charted cable pattern on larger needle, after wet-blocking 19 sts and 31 rows = 4" / 10 cm in garter fill pattern on larger needle, after wet-blocking 23-st center panel = 3 ¾"/ 9.5 cm after wet-blocking NOTIONS Removable stitch markers Cable needle Spare needle or waste yarn Tapestry needle TECHNIQUES USED Chart reading Cabling Mattress Stitch Picking up stitches