CITRINE LIGHT
A sister pattern to the Citrine pullover, Citrine Light echoes the signature design details I love most about the original Citrine—graphic lines of crisp twisted ribbing that converge precisely at the shoulders—but turns the construction on its head.
Citrine Light is worked completely seamlessly and is knit top-down, making it easy to try on your sweater in-progress and customize the fit. The modified drop-shoulder armhole instructions include guidance on how to easily combine different sizes for the sleeves and body depending on your personal fit and ease preferences. Special techniques like the crochet cast on, cable cast on, and German short row method are thoroughly explained within the pattern to stretch your skills, and optional techniques like the tubular bind offs and Vikkel Braid at the neckline offer an elevated, professional-level finish.
Citrine Light is an engaging knit from start to finish, and one that yields an exceedingly wearable addition to your handmade wardrobe.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9}: 38 ¾ (42 ¼, 45 ½, 51, 54 ½) {57 ¾, 61 ¼, 64, 69 ½} inches [98.5 (107.5, 115.5, 129.5, 138.5) {146.5, 155.5, 162.5, 176.5} cm] finished garment circumference at chest
Suggested Ease: + 6-12" [15-30.5 cm]
Pattern includes a detailed schematic (included in photos, at left), with finished garment measurements given in both imperial and metric units. Sample shown is Size 4 (both Body & Sleeves), worn with ~9” [23 cm] positive ease on model.
MATERIALS
1460 (1600, 1765, 1850, 2065) {2155, 2280, 2405, 2530} yards [1335 (1465, 1615, 1690, 1890) {1970, 2085, 2200, 2315} meters] of fingering weight yarn needed
Sample shown in Hudson + West Co. Weld (100% American wool) in colorway ‘Red Feather’.
If combining different sizes for Body & Sleeves, you will need:
For Body & Neckband: 1015 (1135, 1240, 1335, 1435) {1545, 1655, 1765, 1875} yards [930 (1040, 1135, 1220, 1310) {1415, 1515, 1615, 1715} meters] of fingering weight yarn
For Sleeves*: 445 (465, 525, 515, 630) {610, 625, 640, 655} yards [405 (425, 480, 470, 580) {555, 570, 585, 600} meters] of fingering weight yarn
*Note: If you are combining different sleeve & body sizes, you may need to lengthen or shorten the sleeves relative to the schematic measurements. This will increase or decrease the approximate yardage / meterage required for the sleeves.
GAUGE
23.5 stitches & 32 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch worked in the round with Size A needle(s), after blocking
30 stitches & 33 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in twisted ribbing worked in the round with Size A needle(s), after blocking (relaxed and unstretched)
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size A (for Body & Sleeves)
One 36-60" [90-150 cm] circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: US 3 [3.25 mm]
Size B (for Neckband)
One 36" [90 cm] circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: US 1 [2.25 mm]
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, crochet hook
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate: Skills required for this pattern include casting on, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, binding off, increasing and decreasing. Instructions are provided for special techniques used, including German short rows, crochet cast on, cable cast on, (optional) Vikkel Braid, and (optional) tubular bind-off.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
Pullover is knit from the top down. Stitches are cast on for the back, and back shoulders are shaped with German Short Rows; back yoke is then worked flat to the bottom of the armhole, where back stitches are placed on hold to be worked later. Front shoulders are worked from stitches held after the original cast on, shaped with German Short Rows, and the neck edges are shaped with increases until the front neck depth is reached. Additional stitches are cast on at base of front neckline, left and right front shoulder sections are joined, and front yoke is then worked flat to the bottom of the armhole. Front and back yokes are then joined in the round with additional stitches cast on at each armhole, and the remainder of the body is worked in the round. Sleeves are worked from stitches picked up around each armhole, with German short row shaping at the cap, then worked in the round top-town. The neckband is worked in the round using held stitches from the original cast on and picked-up stitches along the front neckline edge.
This pullover has a modified drop-shoulder silhouette, with additional stitches cast on at each underarm contributing to the overall circumference of both body and sleeves. Pattern has been designed to make it easy to combine different sizes of body and sleeves. Designer recommends generous positive ease through the body (+6-12" [15-30.5 cm] at the chest), and a slim fit through the sleeve (+0-2" [0-5 cm] at the upper arm).
WHERE TO BUY
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