STRIPED WEDGE PULLOVER

The point-down triangle centered across the front of my Striped Wedge Pullover symbolizes strength, endurance, and all things feminine. Formed out of a break in the stripe pattern, the triangle emerges as if once nestled among the growth rings of an ancient tree: clear, unwavering and resoundingly present. 

I designed the sweater to be worked from side to side in garter stitch, with an interlude of short rows on the front to form the triangle. Created in Purl Soho’s Linen Quill (which has impressive yardage and is available in a stunning palette), the sweater has a comfortable, flattering silhouette that helps make it as pleasurable and easy to wear as it is to knit.

I am pleased and proud to present the Striped Wedge Pullover as the first pattern for Frog & Cast, and am grateful for new ventures and many more patterns ahead.


MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

  • Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins each in Kettle Black (Color A) and Oatmeal Gray (Color B). Each skein is approximately 439 yards (410 meters); approximately 700 (785, 880, 970, 1070) yards required in each color.

  • US 2, 32-inch circular needle

  • One spare US 2 needle in any style, for 3-needle bind-off

  • Removable stitch marker

  • Stitch markers

  • US C-2 crochet hook (optional)

  • A Striped Wedge Pullover Pattern

GAUGE

25 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES

To fit actual chest circumference of 31-35 (35-39, 39-43, 43-47, 47-51) inches, with approximately 11-15 inches of ease

Finished Chest Circumference: 45½ (49½, 53½, 57½, 61½) inches

Finished Length from Top of Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 22¼ (23¼, 24¼, 25, 25¾) inches

Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 11¼ (11¾, 12, 12¼, 12¾) inches

Sample: The sweater pictured here is size 35-39.