Tucson Pullover Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The striking and gorgeous colorwork in the Tucson Pullover is inspired by the basketweaving patterns of the Tohono O’odham Nation, whose members reside primarily in Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. Their basketwork features stacked geometric shapes and stripes. The brilliant colors and alluring motifs in this pullover draw both the expert and novice knitter. This sweater is an ideal layering piece to pull on when the summer sun sets.

Designer: Jesie Ostermiller
Difficulty: Intermediate
Finished Size: 38½ (43, 46¼ , 50¾ , 55½ )” bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38½ “; modeled with 6½ ” of positive ease.
Yarn Weight: 1
Specific Yarn Used: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Passion 8 (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/4 oz [113 g]): Irish linen (beige; A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; Davy Jones’ locker (teal; B), a midnight clear (dark blue; C), swashbuckle (orange; D), goth chick (red; E), and goldmine (gold; F), 1 skein each.
Needles: Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16″ and 24″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24″ circular (cir) and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 26 sts and 36 rnds = 4″ in St st on larger needle; 26 sts and 30 rnds = 4″ in charted patt on larger needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2018