Tongshan

Purchase the pattern at Interweave.

Simple shaping, contrasting colours, and rustic textures make this basic pullover a wardrobe staple. Reminiscent of that comfy flannel shirt, the curved front and back hems are flattering on almost all figures and are casual yet modern. Once the curved hems are knit, the pieces are joined in the round to form the body. The bottom rib edging is picked up at the end. As seen in Knitscene Winter 2014.

SIZES

Finished Bust: 35 (38¾, 42¼, 44, 48½, 52)” bust circumference; shown in size 35″

MATERIALS

Recommended Yarn

MountainTop Crestone (100% natural undyed wool; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g)

#5138 Plymouth Rock hen (MC), 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins

Needles

• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32″ circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24″ and 32″ cir needles and set of dpn

Notions 

• Marker

• Removable marker

• Stitch holders

• Tapestry needle
  

GAUGE

18 sts and 27 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needle

NOTES

The back and front hems of this pullover are worked flat separately (the back is 1" longer than the front) and joined in the round for the body. The body is worked in one piece to the underarms, then the front and back are worked separately back and forth in rows. The sleeves are worked in the round with the sleeve cap worked flat.

Photos courtesy of Knitscene/ Harper Point Photography