The Charvet Pullover uses careful shaping, a tailored silhouette, and a fluid yarn to make the classic bias-knit sweater fresh and fascinating to knit. Clean graphic stripes in a drapey fabric flatter.
Finished Size: 34½ (37, 40, 42½ , 45½ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37".
Yarn: Plymouth Royal Llama Silk (60% llama, 40% silk; 102 yd [93 m]/50 g): #1845 brick red (A), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins; #1002 dark gray (B), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); removable markers (optional); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 17 sts and 33 rows = 4" in garter st on larger needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010