Inspired by the unusual textures of puffball mushrooms, the Braiden Pullover uses a quilted stitch pattern and reverse stockinette stitch to create a highly textural surface. The body and sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up and then joined to work the circular yoke.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 35 (40½, 43, 48½, 51, 56½, 59, 64½)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40½”.

Yarn HiKoo Simplinatural (40% baby alpaca, 40% fine Merino wool, 20% mulberry silk; 183 yd 167 m/3½ oz 100 g): #046 Crimson, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 35 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

• The body and sleeves of this pullover are worked in the round from the bottom up to the yoke, then the pieces are joined for working the circular yoke.

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