Merian by Sarah E. Chapman

Craft: Knitting

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Columns of slipped knit stitches on a reverse stockinette stitch ground give a fresh take on top-down yoke pullover. Even the single knit stitch shows clearly in the hearty texture of Cardo and Germantown Bulky.

Sizes

Finished Chest Circumference: 36 (38.75, 42.25, 46.25) (48.5, 52.5, 56, 60)“ (91.5, 98.5, 107.5, 117.5 cm)

Length: 21.5 (22, 22.5, 22.75) (23, 23.5, 24, 24.5)” (54.5 56, 57, 58 cm)

Materials

Shown in Manos del Uruguay Cardo (100% Corriedale wool; approx 109 yards 100 meters/100 g): D2221 Putty 7 (7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) sks

and in

Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% North American wool; 123 yards 112 meters/100 g): 340 Sage 6 (7, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) sks

Needles

16” (40 cm) US 10 (6 mm) circular

32” or 40” (80 or 100 mm) US 10 (6 mm) circular

set US 10 (6 mm) double-pointed needles

Gauge

Check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly if necessary

14 sts and 20.5 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Reverse Stockinette Stitch on larger needles using Cardo or Germantown Bulky, after blocking

Notions

Stitch markers

Stitch holder or waste yarn

Tapestry needle