BANE

BANE Pullover by Emily Greene

What Is Being Made

The BANE Pullover is a contemporary knitted sweater designed by Emily Greene as part of the Late Fall Collection 2020. This pullover is a classic crew-neck style sweater available in nine graduated sizes, ranging from 34 inches to 66 inches in finished bust circumference. The design features color-work elements that add visual interest to the finished garment, making it suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The BANE Pullover is constructed using the worked flat in pieces and seamed method, meaning individual pattern pieces are knitted separately on straight or circular needles and then joined together using a tapestry needle. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and easier stitch management during the knitting process. The main fabric is worked in Stockinette stitch, a fundamental knitting technique that creates the smooth, classic V-patterned texture characteristic of traditional sweaters.

The pattern incorporates color-work elements using two contrast colors in addition to the main color. According to the pattern notes, knitters work two rows of the first contrast color, followed by two rows of the second contrast color, repeating this sequence multiple times. This creates a striped or banded color effect throughout the design. The color-work is integrated into the overall Stockinette stitch fabric, maintaining consistency in texture while adding visual dimension.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch throughout the garment, creating the smooth, flat fabric base
• Color-work rows – Stranded or carried color changes worked across rows using the contrast yarns

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The BANE Pullover is designed to be knitted with Woolfolk Tynd, a premium fingering-weight yarn composed of 100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®. This yarn is exceptionally soft and breathable, making it ideal for close-fitting garments. Each skein contains 223 yards and weighs 50 grams, allowing for precise yardage calculations across the nine sizes.

Yarn requirements vary by size. The main color (MC) requires between 4 and 7 skeins depending on the chosen size, with smaller sizes needing 4 skeins and the largest sizes requiring 7 skeins. The first contrast color (CC1) requires 2 to 3 skeins across all sizes, while the second contrast color (CC2) requires 2 skeins. The pattern specifies exact color numbers: color no. 33 for the main color, color no. 01 for the first contrast, and color no. 31 for the second contrast.

Needles and Tools

The BANE Pullover pattern requires specific needle sizes to achieve the correct gauge and fabric characteristics:

• US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle, 36 inches long – Used as the primary needle for working the main fabric pieces
• US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needle, 16 inches long, or a set of double-pointed needles (dpns) – Used for ribbing or smaller circumference sections
• Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook – Included for finishing techniques or edge work
• Tapestry needle – Essential for seaming the flat pieces together and weaving in yarn ends
• Stitch markers and removable markers – Used to track pattern repeats and construction points
• Waste yarn – Employed for provisional cast-ons or holding stitches during construction

Gauge and Finished Measurements

The pattern specifies a gauge of 25.5 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on the larger (US 2.5) needles, after blocking. Achieving this gauge is critical for proper fit, as the sweater is designed with precise measurements across nine sizes. The sample shown is knitted in size 3 with an 8-inch positive ease, displayed on a 5 feet 9 inches tall model for reference.

Difficulty Level

The BANE Pullover is classified as an intermediate knitting project. This difficulty level reflects the combination of techniques required: managing multiple yarn colors, maintaining consistent gauge in Stockinette stitch, executing proper seaming methods