Port Clyde is worked flat in front and back pieces from the bottom up. Shoulders are seamed using the three-needle bind off technique and sides are seamed from hem to underarm using a mattress stitch. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and sleeves knit in the round to the cuff. Instructions are also included for a sleeveless version.

Texture is the main attraction in this dynamic, openwork pullover. The stitch pattern offers the opportunity to mingle colors in unique ways, taking into consideration the layer that will be worn underneath.

I have always been drawn to bodies of water. Living on the coast of Maine I notice the tides and the ocean’s ever changing palette of colors and surface textures. Port Clyde was inspired by the small ripples that densely impact the water surface when the wind blows.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

Finished chest circumference:

36.25 (40, 44.25, 48) (52.25, 56, 60.25) (64, 68.25, 72, 76.25)” / 92 (101.5, 112.5, 122) (132.5, 142, 153) (162.5, 173.5, 182.5, 193.5) cm

Recommended to be worn with 6-9” / 15-22.5 cm of positive ease at the chest.

Gauge

26 stitches & 44 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stitch pattern, worked flat, on size US 4– 3.5 mm needles, blocked. Swatch should be measured laying flat.

Note– When holding its own weight, the stitch pattern row gauge will change to 38 rows = 4” / 10 cm.

Notions

U-shaped cable needle (optional), darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed, Imbue Sport (100% American Merino Wool; 50 g / 190 yards / 174 meters)

Sweater
MC– Carbon: 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) skeins
Or approx 915 (1015, 1145, 1265) (1380, 1500, 1655) (1785, 1930, 2060, 2240) yards / 840 (930, 1050, 1160) (1265, 1375, 1515) (1635, 1765, 1885, 2050) meters of Sport Weight yarn.

CC– Crepe: 4 (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
Or approx 610 (675, 765, 845) (920, 1000, 1105) (1190, 1285, 1375, 1495) yards / 560 (620, 700, 775) (845, 915, 1015) (1090, 1175, 1260, 1370) meters of Sport Weight yarn.

Alternate sample shown in MC– Warbler, CC– Lantern.
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Sleeveless version
MC– Carbon: 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Or approx 600 (675, 785, 880) (1005, 1095, 1230) (1330, 1475, 1600, 1760) yards / 550 (620, 720, 805) (920, 1005, 1125) (1220, 1350, 1465, 1610) meters of Sport Weight yarn.

CC– Crepe: 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Or approx 400 (450, 525, 590) (670, 730, 820) (890, 985, 1070, 1175) yards / 370 (415, 480, 540) (615, 670, 750) (815, 905, 980, 1075) meters of Sport Weight yarn.

Structured yarn with minimal drape and stretch work best for this pattern.

Needles

US 4– 3.5 mm circular needle with a cable length of at least 32” / 81 cm (or needle size to obtain gauge)- for Main Fabric, Hem and Sleeves.

One extra needle in size US 4– 3.5 mm for three-needle bind-off.

US 3– 3.25 mm circular needle with a cable length of 16” / 40.5 cm (or one needle size smaller than size used to obtain gauge)- for Neckline and Cuff.

This pattern uses the magic loop technique for the sleeves and cuffs. Double-pointed needles or smaller circumference cable lengths can be substituted.

Needles with pointed tips such as those used for lace work best for this pattern.