Alma pullover

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The Alma pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The neckband is knitted in 1x1 ribbing and folded double in the end. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The back is shaped with short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit.

The Alma pullover is designed for Sandnes Garn Kos which is an airy and light yarn. You can substitute it for any bulky weight yarn, but note that changing the yarn might change the drape of the pullover.

All techniques are explained in the pattern. The pattern is very beginner friendly and suitable as a first sweater project.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 87 (95.5, 105.5, 115.5, 125.5) (135.5, 148, 155.5, 167) cm / 34.25 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5) (53.25, 57.75, 61.25, 65.75) inches including the intended ease of 10-15 cm / 4-6 inches
Length from hem to underarm (adjustable): 30 (30, 30, 30, 30) (32, 32, 34, 34) cm / 11.75 (11.75, 11.75, 11.75, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5) inches
Yoke length: 20 (22, 23, 24, 24) (25, 26, 26, 28) cm cm / 7.75 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.5) (9.75, 10.25, 10.25, 11) inches
Sleeve length from cuff to underarm (adjustable): 42 (42, 42, 42, 42) (44, 44, 44, 44) cm / 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.25) (17.25, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25) inches
Upper arm circumference: 37 (38, 41, 44, 46) (51, 55, 59, 61) cm / 14.5 (15, 16.25, 17.25, 18) (20, 21.75, 23.25, 24) inches
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the length of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

Yarn
5 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Sandnes Garn Kos (62 % baby alpaca, 9 % wool, 29% nylon; 150 m / 164 yards per 50 g), shown in colorway 2310, or 630 (690, 760, 840, 920) (1010, 1120, 1230, 1350) m / 690 (760, 830, 920, 1010) (1110, 1220, 1340, 1480) yards of similar bulky weight yarn.

Grey sample knitted with Isager Aran Tweed (100% wool; 160m / 175 yards per 100g), shown in colorway Confetti

Needles
For the ribbing:
5 mm / US8 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for cuffs
5 mm / US8 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neckline
5 mm / US8 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the hem
5 mm / US8 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neckline

For the main part:
6 mm / US10 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for sleeves
6 mm / US10 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the body
Note: Always use the needle size that gives you the right gauge!

Gauge
14 sts and 20 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, after blocking

Notions
1 stitch markers
waste yarn
sewing needle
blocking tools