The Woody Pullover

The Woody Pullover is an oversized v-neck sweater with drop shoulder construction. This pullover features a combination of 2x2 ribbing and horizontal ribbing. With drop shoulder construction beginning at the back of the neck and increasing to the full width of the sweater. Then worked back and forth to shape the back of the armholes. The front chest panels are picked up from each shoulder and worked individually until the v-neckline is shaped and joined. The front chest panel is worked back and forth to shape the front of the armholes. Once completed, the front and back panels are joined and worked in the round until the length is completed. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round in the same stitch pattern with decreases along the underarm.The sweater is finished with a simple ribbed hem, neckline and cuffs. *Charts & Written Instructions per Chart are included* ***Includes Size Selection Guidance & Customization*** *This pattern features detailed instructions for choosing a size based on your swatch, allowing flexibility for variations in yarn thickness and gauge. With guided, informative notes, the guidance helps you make a confident, informed decision on sizing to achieve your desired fit.* ***Schematics*** Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 V-Neck Depth: 7.5 (7.5, 8.25, 8.25) 8.25 (8.75, 8,75, 8.75) 8.75” or 19.5 (19.5, 21, 21) 21 (22.5, 22.5, 22.5) 22.5 cm Sleeve Flat Depth (at widest - multiply by 2 for approx. circumference): 9.75 (10.25, 11, 11.5) 12.5 (12.75, 13.75, 14.25) 15” or 25 (26, 28, 29.5) 31.5 (33, 35, 36) 38.5 cm Sleeve Flat Depth (at cuff - multiply by 2 for approx. circumference): 5.25 (5.75, 5.75, 6.25) 6.25 (6.75, 6.75, 7) 7” or 13.5 (14.5, 14.5, 16) 16 (17, 17, 18) 18 cm Length (Shoulder-to-Hem, can be customized): 19 (20.5, 21.75, 23.25) 24.75 (26, 27.5, 29) 30.5” or 48 (52, 55.5, 59) 63 (66, 70, 73.5) 77 cm Bust Circumference (at widest): 39 (42.5, 46.25, 49.75) 53.25 (57, 60.5, 64) 67.5” or 99 (108.5, 117.5, 126.5) 135.5 (144.5, 153.5, 162.5) 171.5 cm ***Materials*** US 5 /3.75 mm 24” or 40” circular needles (for body, hem and armholes) or needles used to obtain gauge. US 3 /3.25 mm 16”, 24” and/or 40” circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than needles used for the body. Removable & regular stitch markers Tapestry Needle ***Skills Needed*** 2x2 ribbing K2TOG TBL Wrap & Turn Reading charts Increasing on RS & WS Picking up stitches Binding off with tapestry needle ***Gauge*** 4” x 4” = 18 stitches by 28 rows Worked in pattern & blocked *Swatching Tip: Cast on a multiple of 4 stitches Knit a couple of rows in stockinette and then I recommend completing 40 more rows by working in pattern (2 repeats each alternating 2x2 rib & horizontal rib). ***Yarn*** Yarn: Hobbii Rainbow 8/8 100% Cotton (82 yards/75 meters per 50 grams) - Light Worsted *Special Note: Animal fibers was the preferred fiber for this stitch repeat amongst test knitters! Cotton can feel heavy for some; trust your fiber preferences* Weight: 670 (750, 830, 915) 1010 (1100, 1205, 1310) 1420 grams Yardage: 1098 (1230, 1361, 1500) 1656 (1804, 1976, 2148) 2328 yards Meters: 1004 (1124, 1244, 1372) 1514 (1649, 1807, 1964) 2129 meters *10% waste and yardage needed for up to a 6x6” swatch has been factored in. If you choose to knit a longer pullover, you will need additional yardage per inch of length: Weight: 17 (19, 20, 22) 23 (25, 26, 28) 30 grams Yardage: 28 (31, 33, 36) 38 (41, 43, 46) 49 yards Meters: 26 (29, 30, 33) 35 (38, 39, 42) 45 meters