Ursa

>**Want more designs like this? ** <br/> >I have a newsletter where I announce new designs & classes, share notes on patternmaking & art, and reflect on fat politics & queer community. ❤︎₊ ⊹ > >*You'll also get a discount code as a thank you for subscribing.* ◡̈ > > ⊹ [Subscribe to my newsletter][1] ⟡ [Follow me on Instagram @jaqcieslak][2] ⊹ <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>DESCRIPTION</big></big> URSA is a bear of a sweater — chunky, bold, snuggly, fierce. With simple construction and interesting detailing, this cropped bulky weight pullover is a quick and enjoyable knit. The sweater is constructed from the top-down with raglan shaping for the sleeves and optional horizontal bust darts in 3 cup sizes. The pattern includes directions to try it on as you work and notations to help you tweak the size (including the length, if cropped isn't your thing!) according to your preference. Also included in the pattern are links to custom video tutorials that will walk you through the techniques for half brioche stitch and German short rows. → [Click here to download a free PDF][3] with all the pattern details, including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic. → Looking for a lighter weight (sported & worsted) version of this sweater? [View Ursina here!][4] <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SIZING</big></big> *All my garment patterns are [#sizeinclusive][5] up to at least a 60" full bust circumference.* **Sizes by finished bust circumference** In inches: (34, 38, 42) \[46, 50, 54\] {58, 62, 66} inches In cm: (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) \[117, 127, 137\] {147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 2-6” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size. If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see full schematics illustration in the photos to the left). *In the photos, Jaq is wearing a 54” with E/F bust darts with 5” of ease in the bust and -1” of ease in the bicep.* <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS</big></big> **Gauge:** 11.5 sts and 20 rows over 4” in blocked stockinette stitch **Recommended needles:** one US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 32” (sizes 34-46) or 40” (sizes 50-66) circular; DPNs for sleeves if not using magic loop **Notions:** stitch markers (including 3 contrasting options), stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>YARN</big></big> This sweater is designed for a bulky weight wool. The sample is knit in [Echoview Fiber Mill’s Ranger Merino Bulky][6] (100g/140yds per skein), a soft domestic Merino/Ramboiullet blend with a loose ply. **Yarn requirements in Ranger Merino Bulky:** (4, 4, 4) \[5, 5, 6\] {6, 7, 7} **Yarn requirements by yardage:** (450, 500, 550) \[600, 675, 750\] {825, 900, 950} **Yarn requirements by meter:** (415, 460, 505) \[550, 620, 690\] {755, 825, 870} Rust sweater: Echoview Fiber Mill's Ranger Merino Bulky in Redtail Off-white sweater: Quince & Co.'s Puffin in Audouin **Other suitable yarns:** $ [Briggs & Little *Atlantic*][7] [Knit Picks *Simply Wool Bulky*][8] [Knit Picks *Wool of the Andes Bulky*][9] [Bendigo Woolen Mills *Classic*][10] [Custom Woolen Mills *Prairie Soft Spun*][11] $$ [Valley Yarns *Berkshire Bulky*][12] [Ístex *Álafosslopi*][13] [Brown Sheep *Lanaloft Bulky*][14] [Brown Sheep *Lamb's Pride Bulky*][15] [Schoolhouse Press *Sheepswool*][16] $$$ [Brooklyn Tweed *Quarry*][17] [Quince & Co. *Puffin*][18] [Malabrigo *Chunky*][19] [Baa Ram Ewe *Dovetone Natural Chunky*][20] &nbsp; **LINEN HACK:** I made a linen tee for the summer in [Quince & Co. Kestrel][21] using Ursa Minor — and it would work just as well for this pattern! The details are [available here][22]. <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>VIDEO TUTORIALS</big></big> The following video tutorials were created for this pattern: 1. [German short rows][23] 2. [HBS (half brioche stitch)][24] <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SHARING</big></big> See pictures of other Ursa sweaters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag [#ursasweater.][25] Be sure to tag [@jaqcieslak][26] so I can see too! [1]: https://www.jaqcieslak.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/ [3]: https://jaqcieslak.com/preview/Qzj3 [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursina [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&inline=&query=%23sizeinclusive [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/echoview-fiber-mill-ranger-bulky [7]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/briggs--little-atlantic [8]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-simply-wool-bulky [9]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-wool-of-the-andes-bulky [10]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/bendigo-woollen-mills-classic-12-ply [11]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/custom-woolen-mills-ltd-prairie-wool-medium-soft-spun [12]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/valley-yarns-berkshire-bulky [13]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/istex-alafosslopi [14]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brown-sheep-lanaloft-bulky [15]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brown-sheep-lambs-pride-bulky [16]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/schoolhouse-press-sheepswool-3-ply [17]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brooklyn-tweed-quarry [18]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brooklyn-tweed-quarry [19]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-chunky [20]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/baa-ram-ewe-dovestone-natural-chunky [21]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince--co-kestrel [22]: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/JacquelineCieslak/ursa-minor-2 [23]: https://www.instagram.com/tv/BvkciFll_7J [24]: https://www.instagram.com/tv/Bvkb9O6F-JM [25]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ursasweater/ [26]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/