Product Description
Yarn:
Full length in Green: ca. 465 [520, 560, 650, 700] [760, 800, 910, 960] g of 100% Irish wool with 334 m (365 yds) in 200 g from Aran Wool from Kerry Woollen Mills, shown in shade Green Bushes;
Cropped in Grey: ca. 330 [370, 400, 465, 505] [545, 575, 655, 690] g of 100% Irish wool with 199 m (218 yds) in 100 g from Donegal Wool Spinning Company, shown in shade Light Grey.
Gauge:
Green: 16 sts & 22 rows in 10 cm (4 in) over stockinette st in the round after blocking on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles; 19 sts & 22 rows in 10 cm (4 in) over cable stitch pattern.
Grey: 14 sts & 20 rows in 10 cm (4 in) over stockinette st in the round after blocking on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles; 17 sts & 20 rows in 10 cm (4 in) over cable stitch pattern.
The sample in Green is less oversized with ca. 20 cm (8 in) of positive ease, whereas the sample in Grey is more generously oversized with ca. 30–40 cm (12–16 in) of positive ease. By playing with the gauge you can achieve one of the two looks.
Dark Moss Pullover by Teti's Knit Garden
What is Being Made
The Dark Moss Pullover is an oversized raglan-style pullover sweater inspired by the moss-covered landscapes of Ireland. This intermediate-level knitting project features a relaxed, comfortable fit with modern design elements including side slits and a mock neck. The sweater is designed to be worn with positive ease, offering two distinct silhouettes depending on gauge and sizing preferences.
Design Features and Inspiration
Created by designer Teti LuTsak of Teti's Knit Garden, the Dark Moss Pullover draws inspiration from the natural beauty of Ireland's verdant terrain. The original sample was knitted in deep green rustic Irish yarn, paying tribute to the island's characteristic landscape. The design balances simplicity with elegance through its minimalist construction and decorative cable details.
Fit Options and Sizing
This pattern includes two size options with different amounts of positive ease to accommodate various fit preferences:
- Green sample: Approximately 20 cm (8 inches) of positive ease for a less oversized, more fitted silhouette
- Grey sample: Approximately 30–40 cm (12–16 inches) of positive ease for a generously oversized, relaxed fit
By adjusting your gauge during knitting, you can achieve either of these two distinct looks from a single pattern.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Dark Moss Pullover is worked bottom-up in the round, a construction method that allows for seamless shaping and continuous circular knitting. The raglan construction creates smooth, diagonal decreases from the body up toward the shoulders. The pullover features elegant cables that spiral up the body, adding visual interest and texture to the design.
Stitches and Stitch Work
Cable stitches are a primary feature of this design, spiraling decoratively up the body of the sweater. The mock neck provides a classic neckline finish. The side slits are incorporated into the construction, adding a contemporary touch to the otherwise traditional pullover silhouette.
Yarn and Materials
The Dark Moss Pullover is designed for aran and heavy worsted weight yarns, which provide the structure and drape suitable for this oversized sweater design. Circular needles are required for working the sweater in the round from the bottom up. The pattern accommodates various yarn choices, as evidenced by the samples knitted in both green and grey colorways.
Difficulty Level
This is an intermediate-level knitting project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle cable work, raglan shaping, and garment construction in the round.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Heavy Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Teti's Knit Garden |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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