Divining Pullover

Divining Pullover by Verena Cohrs

What is Being Made

The Divining Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Verena Cohrs for The Wool Club. This is a pullover-style jumper available in eight sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 96 cm (37.75 inches) to 152 cm (59.75 inches). The design is intended to be worn with 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental techniques to construct the garment:

• 3-Needle Bind-Off: Used to join pieces together securely, commonly applied at shoulder seams
• Kitchener Stitch: A grafting technique that creates an invisible seam, ideal for joining live stitches without a visible bind-off line
• Short Rows: Shaping technique used to create contoured areas, often employed in necklines or sleeve caps for improved fit

Stitch Patterns

The Divining Pullover incorporates multiple stitch patterns to create visual interest and structure:

• Stockinette Stitch (worked flat): The primary stitch pattern, alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side to create a smooth, classic fabric
• Stockinette Stitch (worked in the round): Used for seamless sections, knitting all stitches in each round to produce the same smooth texture
• Garter Lines (worked flat): A textured pattern created by alternating purl and knit rows in a specific sequence (rows of purls followed by rows of knits), adding visual definition and horizontal lines to the sweater

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This DK-weight knitting project uses The Fibre Co. Luma, a premium blended yarn composed of 50% Merino wool, 25% cotton, 15% linen, and 10% silk. Each 50-gram ball yields 125 metres (137 yards). The total yardage required varies by size: Size 1 requires 930 metres (1017 yards), while Size 8 requires 1720 metres (1881 yards). The pattern shown is worked in the Basil colorway. Knitters will need appropriately sized needles suitable for DK-weight yarn, with the specific needle size determined by the desired gauge.

Sizing and Fit

The Divining Pullover is graded across eight sizes to accommodate a wide range of body measurements. The model, Reina, wears Size 4 with 18.5 cm (7.25 inches) of positive ease, demonstrating the intended fit of the design.