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.