Nia Pullover by Pascuali Designs

Craft: Knitting

The NIA pullover is worked from the bottom up, initially in rounds, and from the armholes to the shoulders in rows. For the colour blocks, the yarns are worked either single-stranded or together, creating both dense and slightly transparent stripes. The difference in the gauges is counterbalanced with increases and decreases in the first round of each colour change. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked in the round.

Sizes:

The sizes correspond to the bust circumference as follows: XS (S/M; L/XL; XXL/3XL; 4XL/5XL) = 30 (32–35; 39–42; 46–50; 54–58)” / 76 (82–90; 98–107; 117–127; 137–147) cm bust circumference (measured on the body). The pullover has a loose fit with a positive ease of 2–2.4” (5–6 cm). Example: If your bust circumference is 35” (90 cm), you knit size M and the pullover fits comfortably with a positive ease of 2.4” (6 cm).

You need:

3 (4; 4; 5; 5) x 50 g (1.76 oz) Pascuali Merino Baby (100% virgin wool, organic merino) in colour B in colour A

3 (4; 4; 5; 5) x 25 (0.88 oz) Pascuali Manada (45% mohair, 25% silk, 15% yak, 15% virgin wool) in colour B

Colours of the pictured sample: 

Colour A: #311 Rose Quartz

Colour B: #211 Rose Quartz

Yarn weight:

yarn held together

Light Fingering + Lace = Light Fingering

Gauge:

20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Needles & Notions:

US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle for body and sleeves

US 6 (4 mm) circular needle for cuffs and hem

Or needle sizes required to get gauge

Stitch markers

Stitch holder or waste yarn

Tapestry needle and scissors