Regina Pullover

**Please email support@emknits.co if you need pattern support.** ----------------------------------------------------------- **ABOUT** The Regina pullover is a classic off-shoulder sweater. The body and sleeves of the sweater are worked seamlessly top-down with optional waist shaping. The collar is picked up from the provisional cast-on edge and can be knit to any length. This pattern is best suited for advanced beginners. Model is wearing a size 2 with waist shaping. **SIZING** The Regina pullover is designed to be worn with approximately 0-2 in / 0-5 cm of negative ease, meaning the circumference of the pullover is approximately 0-2 in / 0-5 cm smaller than your bust. When the collar is unstretched, it is intended to have 8.5-11 in / 21.5-28 cm of negative ease at the horizontal circumference of your body below the shoulders (specifically at the top of the crease where your arms separate from your body). View the full schematic in the pattern preview here: [Pattern Preview][1] **Sizes**: (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10) **Bust**: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in / (71-76, 81-86, 91-96) (102-107, 112-117, 122-127) (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm **Garment circumference**: (28, 32, 36) (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) in / (71, 81.5, 91.5) (101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142.5, 152.5, 162.5) cm **Note**: Sizes 9-10 were not tested. If you are interested in testing either of these sizes, please email emily@emknits.co for more information. **YARN** (910, 970, 1040) [1100, 1150, 1310] (1430, 1540, 1660, 1780) yards / (832, 887, 951) (1006, 1052, 1198) (1308, 1408, 1518, 1628) meters of a worsted weight yarn for without waist shaping. You will need approximately 30-50 yards / (27-35 meters) less if you choose to work waist shaping. For this garment, it is recommended to use a wool, wool-blend or a fiber with some elasticity. Plant based yarns (like 100% cotton) will not retain its shape once stretched which is needed to ensure the pullover stays up on your shoulders, especially for the collar. **NEEDLES** US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in / 60, 80 or 100 cm US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in / 60, 80 or 100 cm **MATERIALS** US size 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook Elastic thread (optional) Scrap yarn for provisional cast-on Sewing needle (optional) Stitch markers Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 18 stitches x 24 rows on 4x4 in [10x10 cm] using US size 8 [5 mm] needles in stockinette in the round, blocked 22 stitches x 24 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 7 [4.5 mm] needles in 1x1 rib in the round, blocked and unstretched 15 stitches x 24 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 7 [4.5 mm] needles in 1x1 rib in the round, blocked and fully stretched **TECHNIQUES** Adding elastic thread to a collar (optional) Backwards loop cast-on Increasing and decreasing Italian bind-off Provisional cast-on [1]: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6439cbe1f1ad661311a6a9b4/t/68e3fabcc7bea14db333571e/1759771324177/Regina_Pullover_Pattern_Preview_emknits.pdf