Product Description
Apricot Cream is a 1940’s style stockinette stitch seamed pullover in Dark Gray and Apricot worsted weight yarn with ascot style necktie sewn into the neckline, ribbing at the waist and end of each set in puffed short sleeve, and stripes at top of both front and back of bodice.
Needles and Notions
US 8 (5.0 mm) needles, tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends.
Gauge
20 sts and 24 rows per 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch
Suggested Yarn
Expression Fiber Arts Enduring Worsted: 80% Superwash Merino Woo l/ 20% Nylon, 165m/180yd, 3.5 oz per skein, Colors: Apricot (CC) and Writer’s Retreat (MC)
Any Worsted weight yarn will work as long as it knits to gauge recommended in pattern.
Yardage Needed
MC: 360 (360, 540, 540, 540, 720, 720, 900. 900, 1080) yds / 329 (329, 494, 494, 494, 658, 658, 823, 823, 988) m CC: 180 (180, 360, 360, 360, 360, 540, 540, 540, 720) yds / 165 (165, 329, 329, 329, 329, 494, 494, 494, 658) m
Apricot Cream Hoosier Pullover by Kristina Smiley
What is Being Made
The Apricot Cream Hoosier Pullover is a 1940s-style knitted pullover sweater designed by Kristina Smiley. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic two-color colorwork design combining a main color with an accent color, accented with an ascot-style necktie sewn into the neckline for vintage-inspired detail. The pullover is available in ten sizes, ranging from a 28-inch bust (for children or petite adults) up to a 64-inch bust (for larger sizing), making it adaptable for various body types.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This pullover employs traditional seamed construction methods typical of vintage knitwear. The garment is worked in pieces using stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, then assembled using a tapestry needle for seaming. The design incorporates ribbing at the waist and at the cuffs of each sleeve to provide structure and a fitted finish. The ascot-style necktie detail is sewn into the neckline after the main sweater body is completed, adding both visual interest and an authentic 1940s aesthetic.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a knit side and purl side
- Ribbing: Applied at the waist and sleeve cuffs for elasticity and a tailored appearance
Yarn and Materials
The pattern recommends Expression Fiber Arts Enduring Worsted yarn, which is composed of 80% Superwash Merino Wool and 20% Nylon. Each skein contains 165 meters (180 yards) and weighs 3.5 ounces. The suggested colorway pairs Apricot as the contrast color with Writer's Retreat as the main color. However, any worsted-weight yarn that knits to the specified gauge will work for this project.
Yardage Requirements: Main color yardage ranges from 360 yards for the smallest size up to 1,080 yards for the largest size. Contrast color yardage ranges from 180 yards for the smallest sizes to 720 yards for the largest size.
Needles and Notions
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) needles for knitting the main fabric
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch
- Additional Notions: A tapestry needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in yarn ends
Sizing Information
The Apricot Cream Hoosier Pullover is offered in ten sizes with bust measurements of 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64 inches (72, 82.5, 92, 103, 112.5, 123, 132.5, 143.5, 153, and 164 centimeters respectively). This extensive range of sizing options accommodates knitters seeking garments for children, petite adults, average adults, and plus-size wearers.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 20 |
| Designer: | Kristina Smiley |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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