Top-Down Empire Waist Pullover #172

from Vermont Fiber Designs

Finished Bust Measurements: 26.25, 30.5, 35, 39.25, 43.75, 48, 52.25, 56.75, 61, 65.5, 69.75 inches.

Materials: 855, 930, 1030, 1225, 1330, 1450, 1575, 1675, 1790, 1935, 2005 yds of lt worsted or DK weight yarn. I have many choices of yarns that fit this gauge. See my Yarn Standards page. But I think the Cascade Sierra or for a tad bit lighter weight the Cascade Pima Tencel both would make nice pullovers.

US#3 and US#5 needles,

Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch in Lace Rib.

Neckdown Boat Neck Pullover Knitting Pure and Simple #2911

Finished Bust Measurements: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 inches.

Materials: 895, 985, 1097, 1200, 1650, 1775 yds of lt worsted or DK weight yarn. I have many choices of yarns that fit this gauge. See my Yarn Standards page and scroll down to 5 sts per inch. But I think the Cascade Sierra or for a tad bit lighter weight the Cascade Pima Tencel both would make nice pullovers.

US#6 29" circ needle, 16" circulars #6 and #4, double point needles #6.

Gauge: 5 sts per inch.

Lorna's Laces Alisa Pullover by Melissa Leapman

Finished Chest Measurements: 35, 37.5, 40, 43, 45.5 inches.

Materials: Green Line Worsted from Lorna's Laces 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 hanks. US#6 and #8 needles, cable needle.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch in stockinette.

Ribbed Raglan

Finished Bust Measurements: 38.5, 42.5, 47 & 51 inches.

Materials: 8, 9, 10, 11 hanks of Lorna's Laces Revelation. US#8 & US#10 needles.

Gauge: 3.75 sts per inch in 6x2 rib pattern.

Saturday Sweater

Finished Bust Measurements: 42, 45 & 48 inches.

Materials: 7, 8, 9 hanks of Lorna's Laces Revelation. US#9 & US#10 needles.

Gauge: 3.5 sts per inch.

Lorna's Laces Renee Sweater

Measurements: 34, 36, 38, 40, 42" finished chest measurements.

Materials: Green Line Worsted 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 skeins. (1260, 1260, 1470, 1470, 1680 yds) US#7 needles.

Gauge: 4.25 sts per inch.

Neck Down Cowl Collar Pullover #291

from Knitting Pure and Simple

Finished chest measurements 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53 inches.

Materials: yardage needed are 995, 1073, 1213, 1396, 1525, 1735. Try Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted or check for other options on my yarn standards page. 29" circular needles US#8 & #6, 16" circular needles US#8 & #6, double pointed needles US#6. Stitch Markers. Darning/tapestry needle.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Fundamental Series: Women's Pullover #F05

This basic crew neck pullover pattern is perfect for beginners or for anyone who wants to use self-patterning, highly textured yarns, or any yarn that just needs to be the star of the show. Its blank canvas is also great for stripes or embroidered embellishments. Edged with simple Garter Rib.

SIZE: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

CHEST: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61)”

FINISHED CHEST: 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65)”

MATERIALS:
Sport weight yarn, 1500 (1875, 2150, 2450, 2825, 3225, 3675, 4125, 4625) yds US size 3-5 (3.25-3.75) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
DK weight yarn (light worsted), 300 (375, 425, 500/ 700 (875, 1050, 1200, 1375, 1550, 1675, 1775) yds US size 5-6 (3.75-4.25 mm) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
Worsted weight yarn, 350 (400, 475, 525)/ 575 (725, 875, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1375, 1475) yds US size 7-9 (4.5-5.5) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
Bulky weight yarn, 200 (250, 275, 300)/ 325 (400, 500, 550, 625, 725, 775, 825) yds

Check for yarns stocked in each of those weights.

US size 9-11 (5.5-8 mm) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge, Stitch marker

Top-Down Cable Pullover #167 from Vermont Fiber Designs

Cast on from the back and work to the armholes. Pick up at the shoulder for the front and work to the armholes, then begin working in the round. Pick up around armholes and knit down to wrists.

Finished Chest Measurements: 28, 33, 37.5, 41.5, 44, 49.5, 53, 58, 62, 66, 70.5 inches

Materials:2325, 2675, 2900, 3200, 3425, 3750, 4050, 4375, 4750, 5150, 5550 yds, but if you feel you will want to increase the length of the body or sleeves, be sure to purchase add'l yarn. Yarns that normally get 7 sts per inch in stockinette, with a crisp finish will work well in this pattern. Yarns that should work well are Cascade Sierra, Cascade 220 Superwash, Cascade 220 or check out my yarn standards page for more options.

US#7 (or size needed to get gauge) in a 16" and a 24" or longer circular needle, Set of 5 US#7 double points, cable needles and stitch markers.

Gauge is 5.25 sts per inch over seeded rib pattern.

Top-Down Half-Zip Pullover #166 from Vermont Fiber Designs

This wonderful pullover is worked from the top down, which means not only that you can customize the length of the sweater and sleeves to fit your needs, but also that there are no seams to sew when you are finished knitting!

Finished Chest Measurements (his or hers!!): 33.5, 36.5, 39.5, 42.75, 45.75, 48.75, 51.75, 54.75, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73.25 inches

Materials: 1050, 1125, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1675, 1775, 1900, 1975, 2075, 2125, 2200 yds, but if you feel you will want to increase the length of the body or sleeves, be sure to purchase add'l yarn. Yarns that normally get 5 sts per inch in stockinette will work well to the 5.25 sts per inch over the seeded rib stitch used in this pattern. Yarns that should work well are Cascade Sierra, Cascade 220 Superwash, Lorna's Laces Green Line DK or check out my yarn standards page for more options.

US#7 (or size needed to get gauge) in a 32" or longer circular needle, Set of 5 US#7 double points and stitch markers.

Gauge is 5.25 sts per inch over seeded rib pattern.

Vermont Fiber Designs Grillwork Lattice Pullover #127

Intertwining cable patterns combined with stripes. The stripes highlight the two main cable motifs. Pattern is designed so that there are no purl bumbs that can muddy up stripes.

Finished chest measurements: 34, 38.5, 42.5, 47, 51, 53.5, 57.5, 62, 66, 70.5 inches

Cascade Pastaza, Pastaza Paints or Lorna's Laces Bullfrogs & Butterflies are all perfect yarns for this pullover. Any single ply heavy worsted yarn will work up nicely.

Tools: 24" or larger circular needles in US#8 and 16" circular #8 needles. Split Ring markers and cable needle.

Oat Couture North Shore Pullover #GU422

Finished Chest Measurements: 38, 42, 46,50, 54, 58, 62 inches.

Pattern written in both DK weight yarns or Worsted weight yarn. Check our yarn weight page for yarns that will work.

Materials: DK weight yarn that normally gets 5.5 sts per inch. 1570, 1720, 1925, 2075, 2280, 2445, 2600 yds, US#4 and 6 needles, 29" circular US#4, 6 split-lock markers

Materials: Worsted weight yarn that normally gets 4.5 sts per inch. 1375, 1495, 1675, 1825, 2000, 2150, 2275 yds, US#8 and 6 needles, 29" circular US#6, 6 split-lock markers

Knitting Pure and Simple
MidWeight NeckDown Pullover # 265

Knitters have been asking for a plain pullover knitted a smaller gauge. This one has directions for 2 x 2 ribbed edges, with optional a roll neck if desired. Uses light worsted or DK weight yarn at a gauge of 5 stitches to the inch.

Sizes x-small to xx-large, finished chest measurements 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 inches.

Materials: yardage needed are 1275, 1359, 1495, 1685, 1898, 1950 yds. Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted will knit to 5 sts per inch, and for a much softer drap and lighter pullover Lorna's Laces Swirl DK will knit to 5 sts per inch. 24" circular needles US#6 & #4, 16" circular needles US#6 & #4, double pointed needles US#6 & #4. Stitch Markers. Darning/tapestry needle.

Lorna's Laces Deep V-Neck Pullover

A simple textured pullover done in Garter Rib.

Finished Chest Measurements: 35, 38, 43, 46, 49 inches

Materials: Lorna's Laces Swirl DK 10, 10, 11, 12, 13 skeins. US#5 straight needles and US#4 circular needles.

Polo Pullover # 149 from Vermont Fiber Designs

A unisex design of a simple sweater with a polo neckline, which brings the eye up. Written in an amazing 12 sizes up to 6xl.

Finished Chest Measurements: 28.5, 32.5, 36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64.5, 68.5, 72.5 inches.

Materials: heavy worsted weight wool, such as Cascade Pastaza: Men's Version: 875, 900, 1000, 1075, 1150, 1250, 1325, 1450, 1550, 1650, 1725, 1925 yds. Women's Version: 800, 850, 925, 1000, 1075, 1175, 1275, 1375, 1450, 1550, 1600, 1700 yds. US#10 knitting needles. Removable stitch markers, three 3/4" buttons.

Gauge: Heavy worsted weight wool is a yarn that gets 4 sts per inch in stockinette.

Seeded Rib V-Neck Pullover from Vermont Fiber Designs

This unisex sweater is easy to work, and makes a nice canvas for colorful yarns, tweed or marled yarns. Written in an amazing 12 sizes up to 6x. The vertical seed stitch creates a slimming look.

Finished Chest Measurements: 28, 32.5, 36.5, 41, 45, 49.5, 53.5, 57.5, 62, 66, 70.5, 74.5 inches.

Materials: DK weight yarn (check out Cascade Sierra, Cascade Pima Tencel, Cascade 220, Lorna's Laces Swirl DK) Men's Version: 950, 1025, 1125, 1200, 1275, 1425, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1875, 1950 yds. Women's Version: 800, 850, 950, 1025, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1325, 1400, 1475, 1550, 1600 yds. US#9 needles, 16" circular US#7, and stitch markers.

Gauge: select a yarn that is a DK weight yarn, one that normally gets 5 sts per inch in stockinette.

#119 Cable and Rib Turtleneck from Vermont Fiber Designs .

Finished Measurements: 34, 37.5, 41, 45, 48.5, 52, 56, 59.5, 63.5 inches.

Yarn: Cascade 220 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11 hanks. Model shown used color #8888 Lavender

US#8 (5mm) needles, US#6 (4mm) 16" circular needle. Cable Needle. Stitch Marker.

Because the cable and rib pattern is very easy to memorize, this sweater is a great one to choose if you want to work on your cabling technique. It's such a simple stitch pattern, and yet the result is stunning.

#155 Tramline Cable Pullover from Vermont Fiber Designs .

Knit in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, nothing could be softer! The large center cable is flanked by panels of seed stich and smaller cables. If you are new to cables, this pattern shouldn't be too hard to follow.

11 sizes including PLUS SIZES!! Finished chest measurements are 28, 31.5, 36.5, 40.5, 45.5, 48, 52, 55.5, 59.5, 64.5, 68.5 inches.

Materials: Worsted weight wool (4.5 sts per inch in stockinette) 1150, 1275, 1375, 1475, 1625, 1700, 1800, 1950, 2025, 2200, 2275 yds. US#7 (4.5mm) needles. US#6 (4mm) 16" circular needle, cable needle.

Lorna's Laces Flared Sleeve Pullover

a simple pullover with a boat neck and slightly flared sleeves. Designer, Melissa Leapman, has worked knit and purl rows into a textured horizontal looking rib. Very simple pattern. Very comfortable.

Finished Chest Measurements: 34, 37, 40, 43 and 46.5 inches.

Materials: Lorna's Laces Swirl DK 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 hanks. US#5 knitting needles.

Gauge: 5.75 sts per inch.

Half Zip Pullover from Lorna's Laces

Cardigan or pullover? Both combine in this design which features a zipper closure in the funnel collar. OXO cables are flanked on either side by smaller coin cables; 2 by 2 ribbing fills the sides. The modified set-in sleeves feature the large cable pattern only, flanked by ribbing. Side pockets add convenience.

Finished Chest Measurements: 38, 42, 46, 50.

Materials: Swirl Chunky 10, 11, 12, 13 hanks. (Shown in #14ns Denim). US#7 (4.5mm) needles, cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders and 7" zipper.

Gauge: 6 sts per inch in 2x2 rib pattern. Swirl Chunky is normally 3 sts per inch on a US#11 needle.

Fiber Trends Wooly Sheep Sweater #458x

A playful wooly sweater showing the world you love sheep.

Finished Bust Measurement: 38, 41, 45, 48 inches

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn. Shorter version: 925, 1000, 1075, 1150 yds. 300, 32, 370, 400 yd of white boucle for sheep. 50 yds each of 2 different shades of off-white. Small amt of black. Small amout of Pink.
Longer version: 1000, 1100, 1175, 1250 yds. 400, 410, 470, 500 yd of white boucle for sheep. 50 yds each of 2 different shades of off-white. Small amt of black. Small amout of Pink.

Needles & Equipment: US#7 & 8 (4.5 & 5mm) straight or circular. 16" circular US#7.

Lorna's Laces Trees of the Season Ribbed Pullover

A comfortable pullover with a mock turtleneck. Design is textured rib and cables.

Finished Chest Measurements: 35-36 (41-42, 47-48, 53-54" inches

Materials: 7 (9, 11, 13) hanks of Swirl Chunky, US#9 needles, cable needles

Lorna's Laces Camo Crew Neck Pattern.

Unisex pullover for kids and adults

Finished Chest Measurements: 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52.5, 57 inches

Materials-Lorna's Laces:Shepherd Worsted 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10 hanks (Forest used in sample). US#6 and #7 needles.

Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch in pattern stitch (normally 4.5sts per inch in stockinette.)

Lorna's Laces Rainbow Dots Pullover

a 12 row pattern of a slip stitch design.

Finished Chest Measurements: 41, 44, 47, 50 inches. Lengths 21, 22, 23, 24 inches.

Materials: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted 4, 4, 5, 5, hanks of #601 Rainbow. Plus 1 hank each of #3 Grapevine, #40 Sunshine, #11 Bold Red, #47 Carol Green, #42 Carrot. US#8 needles and #8 16" circular needles, cable needle.

Gauge: 5 sts per inch.

Oat Couture Port Orford Pullover #GU406

A family favorite, this easy to knit pullover is reminiscent of a traditional guernsey.

Finished Chest Measurements: 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 "

Materials: DK Weight. 1475, 1595, 1795, 1995, 2200 yds. US#4 and #6. 1 extra needle US#7. 4 st holders, 4 markers.
Worsted Weight: 1100, 1225, 1395, 1525, 1650 yds. US#6 & #8 needles. 1 extra needle US#9. 4 st holders, 4 markers.

Gauge: DK Weight: 5.5 sts per inch.
Worsted Weight: 4.5 sts per inch. Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted gets 4.5sts per inch.

Oat Couture Cape Ann Pullover

This handsome turtleneck with decorative ribbings features interesting cable detail.

Finished Chest Measurements: 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54 "

Materials: Worsted Weight. 1250, 1375, 1450, 1575, 155, 1700 yds. US#8 needles, 16" circulars US#8, 4 st holders, 2 markers, 4 split-ring markers, cable needle.
Heavy Worsted Weight: Chunky Weight. 975, 1060, 1150, 1250, 1335, 1430 yds. US#10 needles, 16" circulars US#10, 4 st holders, 2 markers, 4 split-ring markers, cable needle.

Gauge: Worsted Weight: 5 sts per inch.
Heavy Worsted Weight: 4 sts per inch.

Oat Couture West Side Raglan #EK709

Beginner-Friendly Patterns for the New Knitter. Simply elegant, elegantly simple! Easy Knit patterns are written especially for the novice knitter. The instructions and definitions are amplified for clarity, and only basic stitches are used. More experienced knitters will enjoy these appealing patterns as well!

Modern and chic, this raglan sleeve top is great for wearing to the office or on weekend getaways.

Finished Chest Measurements: 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54 "

Materials: Worsted Weight. May we recommend Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted 830, 925, 1040, 1115, 1220, 1285, 1365 yds. US#8 needles.
Chunky Weight: Chunky Weight. May we recommend Lorna's Laces Shepherd Chunky 675, 745, 830, 895, 980, 1030, 1095 yds. US#10 needles.

Gauge: Worsted Weight: 4.5 sts per inch.
Chunky Weight: 3.5 sts per inch.

Knitting Pure and Simple Classic Drop Shoulder Pullover for Women #9729

This pattern was written for beginning knitters. Very easy to understand, it uses worsted weight yarn at a gauge of 4 1/2 stitches to the inch. Uses all basic techniques, including sewing up.

Finished Chest Measurements are 40, 44, 48, 52".   22 " length.

Materials: 1090, 1100, 1200, 1350 yds of worsted weight yarn for 4.5 sts per inch. May we recommend Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted. Single points US#7 and US#5. Circular 16" US#5. Scrap Yarn.

Knitting Pure and Simple Weekend Neck Down Pullover #224

A perfect first neckdown pullover! Written for super bulky yarn at 2 stitches to the inch on about size 17 needles, you really can finish it in a weekend!

Finished Chest Measurements are 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 ".   23 " length.

Materials: Circular 29" US#17 and double points in US#17. Circular 16" US#15. Scrap Yarn. 4 stitch markers of one color, a 5th stitch marker of contrast color.
396, 450, 510, 550, 625 super bulky yarn.

Knitting Pure & Simple Neckdown Pullover for Women #9724

Fin Chest measurements: 38, 42, 46, 50 & 54", 26" length.  Directions included to adjust sleeve and body length.

Materials: 975, 1075, 1165, 1260, 1235 yds in medium or heavy worsted weight. 5, 5, 6, 6, 6 hanks of Lorna's Shepherd Worsted.

24" circular in US#9 & 6, & 16" circular in US#9 and 6, double point needles in US#6 and 9, or size necessary to get gauge of 16sts per 4".  Stitch Markers.  Scrap Yarn.

Metro Pullover from Oat Couture

Mock Button-up Front Fin Mts: 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49" at bust
Worsted or Chunky Weights
Materials:
Worsted Weight: 1025, 1100, 1225, 1325, 1425, 1500, 1575 yards, US7 & US9, 1 extra needle US 9 or 10, ring markers, split-lock markers,  4 stitch holders, 7 buttons.
Chunky Weight: 825, 875, 975, 1045, 1125, 1195, 1245 yards, US9 & US10.5, 1 extra needle size 10.5 or 11, ring markers, split-lock markers, 4 stitch holders, 7 buttons.

Worsted is 18 sts per 4", we recommend Lorna's Shepherd Worsted or Knit One, Crochet Too Meringue
Chunky  is 14 sts per 4", we recommend Lorna's Laces Bulky or Heaven

San Rafael Pullover

Easy Knit Oat Couture
Fin Mts: 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49" at bust
Worsted or Chunky Weights
Materials:
Worsted Weight: 1025, 1100, 1225, 1325, 1425, 1500, 1575 yards, US7 & US9, 1 extra needle US 9 or 10, 16" circular size 7, split-lock markers, 4 stitch holders.
Chunky Weight: 825, 875, 975, 1045, 1125, 1195, 1245 yards, US9 & US10.5, 1 extra needle size 10.5 or 11, 16" circular size 9, split-lock markers, 4 stitch holders.

Worsted is 18 sts per 4", we recommend Lorna's Shepherd Worsted or Knit One, Crochet Too Meringue
Chunky  is 14 sts per 4", we recommend Lorna's Laces Bulky or Heaven