Charlie Pullover

* The Charlie Pullover is worked from the top down, beginning with the collar. Short rows are used to achieve a perfect fit for the back and neckline. The front and back are worked separately. Stitches are then picked up along the front edge and knitted in double knitting. Subsequently, the front and back are joined, and knitting continues in the round. Lastly, stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. * Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag [#charliepullover][1] * The striped sweater in the photo is knitted in Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere in the col. Panna [599] and Futon col.700 * The solid version of the garment is knitted in Merino by Knitting for Olive col.BORDEAUX held together with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive col.BORDEAUX **Sizes:** **XS** / **S** / **M** / **L** / **XL** / **2XL** / **3XL** The Charlie Pullover is designed to have approximately 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment's measurements will be approximately 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger than your actual bust circumference. The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm [31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in]. Before you begin, measure yourself to choose the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm [35½ in], you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose your size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements as a reference can be helpful when deciding which size to select. **Finished measurements:** Circumference: 95 / 100 / 105 / 110 / 117 / 126 / 135 cm [37½ / 39½ / 41¼ / 43¼ / 46 / 49½ / 53¼ in] Length: 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 cm [20½ / 21¼ / 22 / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ in] **Suggested yarn:** ***For the striped version:*** Suggestion 1: 225 / 250 / 250 / 275 / 275 / 300 / 325 g Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere 25 g = 112 m [122 yds] **or** Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarns 25 g = 115 m [126 yds] **for the main color** and 75 / 75 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 125 / 125 g Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere 25 g = 112 m [122 yds] **or** Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarns 25 g = 115 m [126 yds] **for the stripes**. Suggestion 2: (worked with two strands held together): 250 / 250 / 250 / 300 / 300 / 300 / 350 g Sunday by Sandnes Garn 50 g = 235 m [257 yds] **or** Merino by Knitting for Olive 50 g = 250 m [273 yds] **held together with** 125 / 150 / 150 / 150 / 150 / 175 / 175 g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn 25 g = 212 m [232 yds] **or** Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive 25 g = 225 m [246 yds] **for the main color** and 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 150 / 150 g Sunday by Sandnes Garn 50 g = 235 m [257 yds] **or** Merino by Knitting for Olive 50 g = 250 m [273 yds] **held together with** 50 / 50 / 50 / 50 / 75 / 75 / 75 g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn 25 g = 212 m [232 yds] **or** Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive 25 g = 225 m [246 yds] **for the stripes**. ***For the solid version:*** Suggestion 1: 275 / 300 / 325 / 350 / 375 / 400 / 425 g Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere 25 g = 112 m [122 yds] **or** Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarns 25 g = 115 m [126 yds] Suggestion 2: (worked with two strands held together): 300 / 300 / 300 / 350 / 350 / 400 / 400 g Sunday by Sandnes Garn 50 g = 235 m [257 yds] **or** Merino by Knitting for Olive 50 g = 250 m [273 yds] **held together with** 150 / 150 / 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200-225 g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn 25 g = 212 m [232 yds] **or** Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive 25 g = 225 m [246 yds] **Suggested needles:** Circular needles: 3 mm [US 2½] 100 cm [40 in] x 2 pcs. 3.5 mm [US 4] 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 in] 4 mm [US 6] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in] Double-pointed needles: 3 mm [US 2½] 3.5 mm [US 4] **Notions:** Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. **Gauge:** After washing and blocking: 23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US 6] needles. 52 sts x 64 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 in] in double knitting on 3 mm [US 2½] needles. Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 26 sts x 32 rows. Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge. **Difficulty:** ADVANCED ★★★★☆ You can read more about the difficulty levels [here][2]. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/charliepullover/ [2]: https://morecaknit.com/pages/pattern-difficultly