Javelin pullover

Javelin was born during a very difficult time. On February 24th, 2022 Russia attacked Ukraine and the world as I knew it ceased to exist. I am Ukrainian and my whole family is back in Ukraine. To not fall apart I kept knitting. Javelin is an old Celtic word, which means a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or used as a weapon. There’s also a portable anti-tank missile system called Javelin, that’s being used by Ukrainians to stop the invaders. I like the melodic sound of it and even though I could come up with a more romantic name for this design, I feel it most appropriate. Javelin is about strength and resilience. But under the hard textured shell of the top and edges there is a soft and humble soul of the body. The pullover is knit top-down in the round with straight sleeves gathered at the cuffs and a boxy, slightly cropped body. You can take a closer look at my sample and discover the design process [in this podcast episode][1]. +[media title][2] **Sizes** * The pattern is written for nine sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with a finished bust circumference of ca. 89 (98, 109, 120, 129) (140, 149, 160, 169) cm // 35 (38.5, 42.75, 47.25, 50.75) (55, 58.5, 63, 66.5) in incl. ca. 15 cm (5.75 in) of recommended positive ease. * The sample is slightly cropped and shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5.3 ft) tall model with ca. 84–66–94 cm (33–26–39 in) body measurements. For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic. **Yarn** * ca. 330 (355, 385, 435, 485) (535, 595, 640, 680) g or 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Highland DK by LITLG, 100% untreated highland wool with 225 m (246 yds) in 100 g skein, shown in colourway Thistle; * or ca. 743 (799, 866, 979, 1091) (1204, 1339, 1440, 1530) m // 812 (874, 947, 1070, 1193) (1316, 1464, 1575, 1673) yds of any other DK/worsted weight yarn. * Estimated yardage includes +10% extra, but if you wish to add more body/sleeve length, plan for some extra yarn. **Needles and notions** * 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.0 mm (US 6) and 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles; * spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep stitches on hold; * 4.0 mm (US 6) cable needle (optional); * a few stitch markers; * a tapestry needle or a crochet hook to weave in the ends. **Gauge** * 18 sts & 22 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking; * 22 sts & 28 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over 1x1 half twisted ribbing worked in the round after blocking; * 24 sts & 30 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over the textured pattern of the yoke worked in the round after blocking; Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. **Errata** *!! **En el patron en español** hay un pequeño error en la vuelta 37. Dice P2, K1 retorcido pero debe decir P2, K2 retorcido.* [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=052hhbgyPkI [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=052hhbgyPkI