Protea Pullover

Protea pullover is worked from the bottom up in the round up to the armholes, then split for front and back (worked one by one flat, with armhole shaping). It has 15-20 cm / 6-8” of positive ease and all-over lace and texture print. The sleeves are also worked from the bottom up in the round, then joined to the body with simple seams. In the end, the pullover is trimmed with a neckband with contrast stripes (optional) for a sportier look.

This tutorial gives you detailed step-by-step instructions for the whole process, including written instructions, charts, photo- and video-tutorials.

Sizes

XS-S (M-L, XL-2XL, 3XL-4XL).

Yarn

Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% silk, 5% Himalayan Cashmere – 116m/50g);

Needles: circular needles with a 60-80cm/24-32” cable for the body & 40cm/16” cable (or DPNs) for the sleeves in 2 sizes

Main: 3.75mm/US5 (or size to get gauge)

Trimmings: 3.5mm/US4 for uneven rib stitch (hem)and 3mm/US2.5 for neckband/cuffs.