Tongshan Sweater by Kiyomi Burgin

Tongshan Sweater

Knitting
September 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1000 - 1600 yards (914 - 1463 m)
35 (38¾, 42¼, 44, 48½, 52)" bust circumference; shown in size 35"
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

From Kiyomi: “Simple shaping, contrasting colors, and rustic textures make this basic pullover a wardrobe staple. Reminiscent of that comfy flannel shirt, the curved front and back hems are flattering on almost all figures and are casual yet modern.” Once the curved hems are knit, the pieces are joined in the round to form the body. The bottom rib edging is picked up at the end.

Sizes 35 (38¾, 42¼, 44, 48½, 52)“ bust circumference; shown in size 35”
Yarn MountainTop Crestone (100% natural undyed wool; 100 yd 91 m/50 g):
• #5138 Plymouth Rock hen (MC), 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins
• #5101 frost (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” and 32” cir needles and set of dpn
• Marker (m)
• Removable m
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle