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W432
Sitka
Women’s Pullover
Designed by Marelie Hurter
Sitka Women’s Pullover
By Marelie Hurter
MATERIALS: SITKA (100g skeins)
3 (3; 4; 4) skeins of #19 A
3 (3; 4; 4) skeins of #16 B
3 (3; 3) skeins of #15 C
2 (2; 3; 3) skeins of #14 D
One pair each US Needle size 7 (4.5mm) and US Needle size 9 (5.5mm)
One stitch holder
MEASUREMENTS:
Original garment worked in size 36” (92cm)
To fit Bust: 36 (38, 40, 42)” or 92 (97; 102; 107)cm
Actual all round measurement of garment: Bust: 39 (41, 43, 45)” or 100(105; 110; 115)cm
Length to shoulder: 27(28; 29; 30)”
Sleeve seam: 15 (16; 16; 17)”
THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR THE SMALLEST SIZE, WITH THE LARGER SIZES IN BRACKETS; WHERE ONLY
ONE FIGURE IS GIVEN, IT APPLIES TO ALL SIZES.
TENSION: SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME, CHECK TENSION.
16sts and 23 rows = 10cm over Garter st Chevron patt using US Needle size 9 (5.5mm)
FOR BEST RESULTS IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION.
IF THERE ARE TOO FEW STS ON TEST SWATCH, USE THINNER NEEDLES;
IF THERE ARE TOO MANY STS, USE THICKER NEEDLES.
ABBREVIATIONS:
alt = alternate;
beg = begin(ning);
cont = continue;
dec = decrease;
foll(s) = follow(s)ing;
inc(s) = increase(s);
k = knit;
patt(s) = pattern(s);
p = purl;
rem = remain(ing);
rep = repeat; rev = reverse;
R(W)S = right(wrong) side;
R(W)SF = right(wrong) side facing;
R(W)SR = right(wrong) side row;
st(s) = stitch(es);
SKPO = slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over;
tog = together;
yfd = yarn forward.
STICHES USED:
GARTER STITCH CHEVRON PATTERN (Multiple of 11sts):
1st to 5th row: K.
6th row: RSF, *k2tog, k2, k into front and back of each of the next 2sts, k3, SKPO, rep from * to end.
7th row: P.
8th to 11th row: Rep last 2 rows.
12th row: RSF, *k2tog, k2, k into front and back of each of the next 2sts, k3, SKPO, rep from * to end.
Rep these 12 rows
GARTER STITCH:
K every row
STRIPE PATTERN FOR FRONT AND BACK:
*2” A, 2” B, 2” C, 2” D, rep from * to end
STRIPE PATTERN FOR SLEEVES:
*2” B, 2” C, 2” D, 2” A, rep from * to end
BACK:
Using color A, cast on 77 (88; 88; 99)sts and cont straight in Garter st Chevron and Stripe patt (SEE STS USED)
and when work measures 20 (20; 22; 22)” from beg ending with a WSR [should end with a B(B; C; C) stripe].
SHAPE ARMHOLES: Cast off 3 (4; 4; 4)sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2sts at beg of every foll row 4(6; 6; 10) times,
then dec 1 st (= work 2tog) at each end of every foll alt row 2 (3; 2; 2) times = 59(62; 64; 67)sts. Cont straight
and when work measures 71(72; 78; 79)cm from beg ending with a WSR
SHAPE SHOUDLERS: Cast off 6 (6; 6; 7)sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 6 (7; 7; 6)sts at beg of foll 2 rows = 23
(24; 26; 27)sts. Cast off rem sts for neck opening.
FRONT:
Work as for back and when work measures 23 (23; 25; 25)” from beg ending with a WSR, SHAPE NECK: Work
25 (26; 26; 27)sts and leave these sts on a holder, cast off center 9 (10; 12; 13)sts for neck opening and cont
on rem sts for left side of work.
LEFT SIDE: Work one row. Cast off 3sts at beg (neck edge) of next row, 2sts at same edge of foll alt row, then
dec 1 st (= work 2tog) at beg of every foll alt row twice = 18 (19; 19; 20)sts. Cont straight and when work
measures 11 (11; 12; 12)” from beg ending with a WSR, cast off all sts.
RIGHT SIDE: WSF, rejoin yarn at neck edge, pick up sts from holder and work as for left side, rev shapings.
SLEEVES (Both Alike):
Using color B, cast on 44sts at cont straight in Garter stitch Chevron and stripe Patt (SEE STS USED) for 2”
ending with a WSR. Cont in patt, inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 10 (8; 8; 6)th row 4 (6; 11; 3)
times in all, then every foll 12 (10; 10; 8)th row 4 (4; 1; 10) times = 60 (64; 68; 70)sts. Cont straight and when
work measures 17 (18; 20; 20)” from beg ending with a WSR [should end with a B(B; C; C) stripe],
SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVE: Cast off 3 (4; 4; 4)sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2sts at beg of next 8 (8; 8; 10) rows, then
dec 1 st (= work 2tog) at each end of every foll alt row 7 (8; 9; 8) times, then cast off 2sts at beg of next 6
rows = 12 (12; 14; 14)sts. Cast off rem sts.
TO MAKE UP:
Sew right shoulder seam.
NECKBAND: RSF, using 4,5mm needles, pick up and k58 (62; 70; 74)sts around neck opening of front and 24
(24; 26; 27)sts across back neck = 82 (86; 96; 102)sts. Work in g st for 5 rows, then cast off all sts knitwise.
Sew left shoulder seam and neckband ends. Set in sleeves [stripes will match from armhole shaping downwards]. Sew up side and sleeve seams.

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