Contains:
- Knitting pattern with written instructions, charts, and schematics
- US Imperial Measurement
- Women's sizes XXS-6X (28" to 68.75" bust)
- Suitable for experienced knitters
Materials you need at home:
- 1030 (1125, 1210, 1370) (1475, 1590, 1720) (1870, 2000, 2145, 2285) yards DK weight wool
- Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 16" long
- Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 29" long or longer
- Size 6 (4 mm) double-point needles
- Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 16" long
- Stitch marker
- Femovable stitch markers
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
Pittsfield went through several design stages (and a few yoke reknits!) before I settled on the design shown here. I love the movement of the simple lace on the front and back is beautifully balanced out by the stockinette sleeves. The body and sleeves of this pullover are worked in the round from the bottom up, then the pieces are joined at the armholes and the yoke is worked in the round to the beginning of the front neck shaping, after which the piece is worked back and forth in rows to the end.
The lace pattern is presented in both written and charted formats.
Sizes: XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium) (Large, 1X, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
Finished Measurements: 28 (33, 35.75, 40.75) (43.25, 48.25, 51) (56, 61, 63.75, 68.75)" bust; intended to be worn with approximately 2–4" ease
Materials: DK weight wool: 1030 (1125, 1210, 1370) (1475, 1590, 1720) (1870, 2000, 2145, 2285) yards.
Needles and Notions: Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 16" and 29" long or longer and one set of double-pointed needles, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE; size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 16" long; stitch marker; removable stitch markers; stitch holders or waste yarn
Gauges: In St st, 22 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10 cm; in Lace Pattern, 22 sts and 35 rows = 4"/10 cm, after blocking.
Note: Because of the large pattern repeat and the heavy gauge, the stitch patterns may not match exactly at the shoulder seams for some of the sizes.
Sue McCain
Like many knitters, I learned how to knit from my mother at an early age, then promptly forgot as life got in the way. I returned to it for a short time as a student in Paris when a friend convinced me to try it again. The third time was the charm—my mother retaught me while I was in grad school. I was tired of trying to find sweaters with long enough sleeves to fit my 6′ frame, so I decided I’d just make my own. I fell madly in love with knitting, and eventually slipped into designing for myself when I began reworking existing patterns with elements that I liked better. And, of course, adjusting the sleeve and body lengths.