What you'll need
| Size: | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
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YIM001
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7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Product Description
Sizes Men’s S (M, L, XL, 2XL): to fit chest 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)”/81-86 (91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm.
Finished Measurements 37 (40, 45, 48, 53)”/94 (101.5, 114, 122, 135) cm chest circumference. Intended ease: + 2-4”/5-10 cm. Shown in size L (45”/114 cm) on 411/2”/105.5 cm chest with 41/2”/11.5 cm of positive ease.
Yarn Approximately 1150 (1220, 1345, 1450, 1615) yds/1051 (1115, 1230, 1325, 1477) m of worsted weight yarn.
Needles Size US 6/4 mm: 32”/80 cm and 16”/40 cm circular; set of double-pointed. Size US 8/5 mm: 32”/80 cm circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions Stitch markers, 2 cable needles, size G/4 mm crochet hook, spare size US 6/4 mm circular needle, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 stitches and 24 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on size US 8/5 mm needle, after blocking. 22 stitches and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in cable pattern on size US 8/5 mm needle, after blocking.
Iditarod Pullover by Irina Anikeeva
What Is Being Made
The Iditarod Pullover is a men's crewneck sweater designed by Irina Anikeeva. This pullover is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished chest circumferences from 37 inches (94 cm) to 53 inches (135 cm). The garment is designed with 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit pullover suitable for layering or everyday wear.
Construction and Techniques
The Iditarod Pullover employs a mixed construction method that combines circular knitting with flat knitting techniques. The body is worked in the round from the bottom up to the underarm, allowing for seamless construction in this section. Once the body reaches the underarm, the upper front and back are worked separately in flat rows, which provides shaping control for the shoulders and neckline. The sleeves are also worked in the round from the cuff upward, with the sleeve cap completed using flat knitting in rows. This hybrid approach balances the efficiency of circular knitting with the precision of flat construction where shaping is needed.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern featured in this design is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric suitable for a versatile pullover. The design also incorporates cable patterns as a decorative element. The cable charts are worked both in rounds and in rows, demonstrating the designer's integration of textured stitch patterns with the mixed construction method. The combination of Stockinette and cables creates visual interest while maintaining the wearability of the finished garment.
Materials and Gauge
The Iditarod Pullover is knitted with approximately 1150 to 1615 yards (1051 to 1477 meters) of worsted weight yarn, depending on size selected. The yarn is worked on US 8 (5 mm) needles throughout the project.
Two gauges are specified for this pattern, both measured after blocking:
- Stockinette stitch: 15 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
- Cable pattern: 22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, as the garment's finished measurements depend on accurate stitch and row counts. Knitters should swatch both the Stockinette and cable patterns to ensure their tension matches the designer's specifications before beginning the project.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Designer: | Irina Anikeeva |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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