Emerson Pullover

The Emerson Pullover is a sweater knit in Half Brioche. It is knit seamlessly top-down. The neck collar stitches and sleeve stitches are picked up after the body is completed. This pattern is rated an Intermediate level of difficulty. Techniques required: • Knitting in Half Brioche flat and in the round • Increasing and Decreasing in Half Brioche • Long Tail Cast On • Backwards Loop Cast On • Picking up stitches * Tubular Bind Off Use the hashtag [#EmersonPullover][1] to share your project and tag me [@vivianshaochen][2] on Instagram. **Sizes:** XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) Size Guide: The Emerson Pullover has a boxy, oversize fit. There is a suggested 10”-12” positive ease at the bust. Choose your size based on the body bust circumference listed below. Body Bust Circumference: 32” (36”, 40”, 44”, 48”) (52”, 56”, 60”, 64”) or 81 (91, 102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 163) cm Sweater Bust Circumference: 44” (48”, 52”, 56”, 60”) (64”, 68”, 72”, 76” ) or 111 (121, 132, 142, 152) (162, 172, 182, 193) cm Note: sizes 4XL and 5XL have not been tested. If you are interested in test knitting those sizes please send me a message! **Gauge:** 17 stitches x 28 rows = 4 in x 4 in (10cm x 10cm) in Half Brioche stitch. Be sure to measure your gauge after washing your swatch, as half brioche tends to grow and change drastically after washing. Note on row counting: 28 rows means you can count 14 V’s in a brioche stitch column. Each V represents 2 rows worked (a RS and a WS row). **Needles:** Needle sizes are suggested. Please knit a swatch and adjust your needle size to obtain gauge. US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 40” / 100cm long cable (Half Brioche) US 6 (4mm) circular needles, 40” / 100 cm long cable (1x1 ribbing) Sleeves and collar can be worked with DPNs or 16” / 40cm circular needles, or using the needle lengths above with Magic Loop. **Yarn:** Worsted weight Suggested yarn: Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool, 100% wool (50g/109 yd or 100m) Amount required: 650 (700, 750, 800, 900) (950, 1050, 1100, 1200) g or 1417 (1526, 1635, 1744, 1962) (2071, 2289, 2398, 2616) yd or 1300 (1400, 1500, 1600, 1800) (1900, 2100, 2200, 2400) m or 13 (14, 15, 16, 18) (19, 21, 22, 24) balls of suggested yarn **Notions:** • Tapestry needle for finishing • Stitch markers [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/emersonpullover/ [2]: https://www.instagram.com/vivianshaochen/