{"product_id":"better-than-basic-pullover-by-churchmouse-yarns-and-teas","title":"Better-Than-Basic Pullover by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a pattern for the simple sweater you’d be willing to buy, if only you could find it: The fit is easy, styling simple, fabric relaxed, and details just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flattering dropped shoulder creates a roomy armhole without the usual excess fabric bunching under the arm. The slim, straight cuff tapers up to the armhole. And a little short-row shaping allows the front and back hemline to hang more evenly when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily customize the style and fit. We’ve shown a couple of combinations of length and edgings but you can play with the variables (short with long ribbing, long with short …) or change the length entirely to suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/rowan-kid-classic\"\u003eRowan Kid Classic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/berroco-ultra-alpaca\"\u003eBerroco Ultra Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a light-worsted-weight yarn that typically knits at 20 sts to 4”\/10cm. You’ll want to open it up just a little to a finished gauge of 4½ sts per inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip-length version: 1100 (1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) yds\/1005 (1100, 1190, 1280, 1370)m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in size S on 38”\/96.5cm bust, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/rowan-kid-classic\"\u003eRowan Kid Classic\u003c\/a\u003e light blue Color 876; 153 yds\/140m per skein.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTunic-length version: 1300 (1400, 1500, 1650, 1750) yds\/1190 (1280, 1370, 1510, 1600)m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in size S on 38”\/96.5cm bust, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/berroco-ultra-alpaca\"\u003eBerroco Ultra Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e charcoal Color 6289; 215 yds\/198m per skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor custom lengths: To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract approx. 30 (33, 35, 39, 41) yds\/27 (30, 32, 35, 37)m of yarn per 1”\/2.5cm of knitted length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions: US 8 (5mm) 24”\/60cm circular needle or size to obtain gauge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRib-neck version: US 7 (4.5mm) 24”\/60cm and 16”\/40cm circular needle, or 1 US size\/.5mm smaller than gauge size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunnel-neck version: 16”\/40cm circular needle in gauge size; and US 6 (4mm) 24”\/60cm and 16”\/40cm circular needles, or 2 US sizes\/1mm smaller than gauge size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions: 2 ring markers; 6 locking markers; 4 stitch holders (we like to use extra circular needles, in gauge size or smaller, so you can knit off holder from either end); darning needle to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 sts\/25 rows = 4”\/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pullover is designed with lots of ease, relaxed shoulders and slim sleeves in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust: 42½ (46½, 50, 54½, 59)“\/108 (118, 127, 138, 150)cm, after seaming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)”\/81–86 (91–96, 101–106, 112–117, 122–127)cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith ease of: 8–10”\/20–25cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished body lengths measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to hem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip-length version: 23¼ (23½, 24¼, 24½, 25)“\/59 (60, 61, 62, 63)cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTunic-length version: 30¼ (30½, 31¼, 31½, 32)”\/76.5 (77, 79, 80, 81)cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter back neck to cuff: 24 (25, 26, 27, 28)“\/ 61 (63, 66, 69, 71)cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn patterns dated before November 11, 2014, there were errors on page 5, where several WS rows begin with the yarn in the wrong position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErrata. In the ‘Front right shoulder \u0026amp; neck shaping’ section on page 5, WS rows 8, 10, 12, 14, \u0026amp; 16 should begin WYIF, not WYIB. For instance, row 8 should read:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 8 (WS): WYIF Sl 1; purl to neck marker, SM, purl to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchmouse Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51962963788146,"sku":"01202892","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/JJF_140809_0576-ravelry_medium2.jpg?v=1747235358","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/better-than-basic-pullover-by-churchmouse-yarns-and-teas","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}