Double Checker Pullover
The bold checkered fabric in this statement pullover comes from a double blend—not only are weaving and knitting techniques combined, it’s holding two yarns together that creates the color effect. A fingering weight tweed yarn is worked in wide intarsia vertical stripes, while at the same time a strand of mohair is worked in horizontal stripes which lends coziness as well as clever color variation.
The silhouette is boxy without being sloppy with neat set-in sleeves and Garter Stitch edgings. Construction is flat and in pieces: the front and back are worked bottom up and seamed, then sleeves are worked top-down to ensure the best match to the body stripes. Short rows at the shoulders make a neat finish. The colorwork pattern is both written and charted.
Sample is 38"; model is 32" bust.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes Included: 35.25", 38", 40.5", 43.75", 48", 52.25", 56.5", 59.75", 64", 68.25" finished bust circumference
Yarn Weight: Fingering, Lace
Yarn Line: Stroll Tweed, Aloft Super Kid Mohair
Yardage: 2426-4390
Fiber Type: Wool
Needle Sizes: Sizes 4 & 6 (3.5mm - 4 mm) straight or 24" or longer circular needles, plus size 4 (3.5mm) 16" circular needles
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