The Hazel Pullover

The Hazel Pullover by Karin Burkart

What is Being Made

The Hazel Pullover is a cosy knitted sweater designed by Karin Burkart. This is a simple yet comfortable pullover available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL. The garment features a finished width ranging from approximately 48 cm to 65 cm and a length from 54 cm to 68 cm, with the option to customize the length by continuing to work before the ribbed finishing. This is an ideal project for knitters seeking a fast-to-complete garment that delivers both style and warmth.

Techniques Used

The Hazel Pullover employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The construction begins with casting on stitches and working in the round using circular needles. Key techniques include working ribbed sections for the collar, transitioning between needle sizes, and executing evenly spaced decreases. The pattern utilizes stocking stitch as the primary fabric throughout the body and shoulders, with marker placement used to track shaping points during construction. The pattern is written in US knitting terminology.

Stitches Used

• Ribbing: 2 knit 2 purl (2x2 rib) worked over 3 cm at the collar
• Stocking Stitch: The main fabric stitch used throughout the body and shoulders of the pullover
• Decreases: Evenly spaced decreases worked during the transition from the collar to the body

Materials and Tools

The Hazel Pullover requires DK weight yarn in quantities ranging from 350 to 450 grams depending on the chosen size. Knitters will need a set of double-pointed needles in both 3 mm and 4 mm sizes, as well as circular needles in the same gauges. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches by 26 rows when worked on 4 mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Pattern Structure Overview

Construction begins with the collar section, where stitches are cast on using 3 mm needles and worked in 2x2 ribbing for 3 cm across all sizes. The needle is then changed to 4 mm, and evenly distributed decreases are worked to transition into the body. Markers are inserted to track shaping at the shoulders, with the first marker placed at the beginning of the round and subsequent markers positioned at specific stitch intervals to guide the shaping process. The main body is worked in stocking stitch, allowing for straightforward, meditative knitting once the initial shaping is complete.