Grainline by Nina Holubcova

Craft: Knitting

A relaxed pullover in an all-over Garter Rib texture which follows the refined lines of its top-down contiguous set-in sleeve construction (step-by-step diagrams are included).

The Garter rib stitch is more drapey and easier to knit compared to a regular rib (less purling!) while adding extra texture.

The construction creates a fitted sleeve look with a comfortable positive ease fit for the chest with approx. 8-10’’/20-25 cm recommended ease at the chest. It also allows for Spiral Grain color changes to line up throughout the yoke.

If you have a chest that is proportionally larger compared to your shoulder width measurement, consider choosing a size with less than recommended ease at the chest for a better fit at the shoulders - based on your shoulder width and armhole depth and sleeve circumference.

Materials:

Urth Spiral Grain Light Worsted,

8 (9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14) (15, 16, 17) skeins, shown in Redwood, size 2, with 9”/22.5 cm positive ease

Sizes:

1(2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

finished chest circ. 36.75(40.25, 43.75, 47.25) (52.5, 56, 59.5) (64.75, 68.25, 71.75)” / 93.5(102.5, 111, 120) (133.5, 142, 151) (164.5, 173.5, 182) cm,

with about 8-10”/20-25 cm positive ease, see chart on p.3

Needles:

US 4/3.5 mm circular, long enough to accommodate the body sts, US 3/3 mm for the neck, or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers, stitch holders

Skill level: Intermediate

Techniques: Working flat and in the round, increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches