Reed Pullover
A drop shoulder pullover with folded collar ribbing and simple rhythmic colourwork.
“In classical Greek mythology, Syrinx was a nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Pursued by the amorous god Pan, she ran to a river’s edge and asked for assistance from the river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water reeds that made a haunting sound when the god’s breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of panpipes, which were thenceforth known as syrinx. “
Introduction extracted from LITLG Liminal Threads.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8)
Bust circumference: 88 (97, 106, 115.5) 124.5 (134, 143, 152.5) cm / 34½ (38¼, 41¾, 45½) 49 (52¾, 56¼, 60)”, including the intended ease of + 5-10 cm / 2-4”.
The sample was knit in Size 3 with 7 cm / 2¾” positive ease at bust.
NOTES AND TECHNIQUES
This pullover is worked in the round from the hem to the underarm. The front and back are worked flat and shaped at the shoulders with short rows before being joined with 3-needle bind-off. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round to the cuff. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neck to complete the collar in the round.
YARN
MC
Fingering weight
LITLG Merino Linen Singles
(366 m / 400 yards per 100 g skein, 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen)
Sample colour: Grit
795 (855, 950, 1050) 1165 (1270, 1405, 1525) m / 865 (935, 1035, 1145) 1275 (1385, 1540, 1665) yards
3 (3, 3, 3) 4 (4, 4, 5) skeins
Yardage is calculated for folded collar version.
CC1
Fingering weight
LITLG Merino Linen Singles
(366 m / 400 yards per 100 g skein, 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen)
Sample colour: Gorse
205 (225, 245, 265) 285 (305, 320, 345) m / 225 (245, 265, 290) 310 (330, 350, 375) yards
1 skein
CC2
Fingering weight
LITLG Merino Linen Singles
(366 m / 400 yards per 100 g skein, 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen)
Sample colour: Óir
90 (100, 105, 115) 125 (135, 145, 150) m / 95 (105, 115, 125) 135 (145, 155, 165) yards
1 skein
NEEDLES
One 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer
One 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer
One set 3.25 mm / US 3 preferred needles for working sleeves in the round.
One spare 3.25 mm / US 3 needle for 3-needle bind-off
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
GAUGE (after blocking)
26 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st with 3.25 mm / US 3 needle.
26 sts and 27.5 rows = 10.cm / 4” in Colourwork Chart with 3.5 mm / US 4 needle.
This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.
