Ladies’ stranded, Norwegian-style pullover with steeked armholes, secured with machine-sewn reinforcement. This pattern has instructions for 2 adult sizes, 44” finished chest for average sizes and 51” finished chest for extra large sizes.

I designed, knit and first published “Wintergarden Pullover” in print, way back in 2005. So much has changed since then - it’s time for an update!

Like many patterns of that time, to save trees and ink, it had three double-sided pages of small print, jampacked with details. Wintergarden Pullover PDFs sold prior to 2024 used that original, cramped format. While this updated PDF produces the same result, I think you will find it much easier to work with. I have tried to answer some questions that have popped up over the years, but if you still have questions, you can always reach me here, through my website, MaryAnnStephens.com .

Technique

Circular, stranded knitting with machine-reinforced steeks in typical Norwegian method.

Sizes

Average adult (XL adult)

Finished chest width = 44” (51”); finished body length = 25” (27½”).

Four to eight inches of positive ease recommended for this dropped shoulder design.

Size note: Since this design features multiple large motifs in a panel layout with fixed borders, sizes are very limited. Additional sizes can be achieved by knitting to a different gauge. For smaller sizes, use thinner yarn and / or smaller needles; for larger sizes, use heavier yarn and / or larger needles.

Yarn

Dale Garn “Heilo” DK / sport weight 100% Norwegian wool, 109 yards / 100m per 50g ball.

10 (12) 50-g balls in Soft Blue 5943 = color A.

8 (10) 50-g balls in Natural 0020 = color B.

Yarn note: Sadly, “Heilo” was discontinued years ago. Many DK / Sport weight yarns can substitute nicely, especially since this design uses machine-sewn steeks. As always, swatch to be sure your yarn will knit to your targeted gauge.

Needles

If you tend to knit loosely: US size 2 / (3.0mm) for all hems, US size 4 / (3.5mm) for the main portion.

If you tend to knit tightly: US size 3 / (3.25mm) for all hems, US size 5 / (3.75mm) for the main portion.

As always, these are only suggestions! Swatch and use whatever size needles you need to obtain your targeted gauge.

ERRATA: On page 8, there is a Trim Braid Chart NOTE which tells you how to work that chart across one half of the pullover, to the side marker; then, it tells you to rep from “asterisk”; but, there is no asterisk!! Technically speaking, it should really either have an asterisk at the beginning of the note, or it should simply end with “rep.” so you simply repeat the first half for the second half.