I’m binge-watching Schitt’s Creek again and seeing David Rose played by Dan Levy wearing all these beautiful sweaters made me what to do another design inspired by this iconic character, my first one being the Once and Floral sweater. This time around, I wanted to make a sweater with a big and bold optical illusion right at the centre front. ⚡

This sweater is knitted flat in pieces and assemble at the end. Knowledge in intarsia is recommended.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Choose a size that allows for an intended positive ease of 2 to 4” (5 to 10 cm).

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
35½ (39¼, 43¾, 47½, 51½, 55¼, 59¾, 63½)”
90 (99.5, 111, 120.5, 131, 140.5, 152, 161.5) cm

YARN
Weight: DK
❖ Yarn (white)
1103 (1215, 1333, 1467, 1612, 1774, 1951, 2145) yd
1009 (1110, 1219, 1341, 1474, 1622, 1784, 1961) m
6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls of Ulysse from De Rerum Natura

❖ Yarn B (black)
115 yd
105 m
1 ball of Ulysse from De Rerum Natura

Sample shown in Ulysse from De Rerum Natura (100% Merino; 202 yd/185 m per 50 g ball).

Yarn A (Bouleau), Yarn B (Fusain)

Max is wearing size 3 and is 5’11” with a 38” / 96.5 cm chest girth

NEEDLES
❖ Main needles: circular, US 6 / 4 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
❖ Ribbing needles: circular, US 4 / 3.5 mm, or 0.75 to 1 mm smaller than main needles

GAUGE
❖ 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked
❖ 21 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in intarsia, blocked

The row gauge is very important in this pattern. Try to get as close as possible to avoid having to adapt the pattern.

TOOLS
❖ Stitch markers (2) and a tapestry needle

Version française disponible.