Oversized and adorned buttons on either arm, this trendy sweater is perfect for that last autumnal bonfire. Made with dolman sleeves for a loose and airy fit.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) to fit bust circumference: 35 1/2 (39 1/2, 43 1/2, 47 1/2, 51 1/2, 55 1/2, 59 1/2)”
This pullover is intended to be worn with positive ease. Choose the finished bust circumference that is approx. 5 1/2″ larger than your actual bust circumference.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Marty Stitch, blocked
Materials
Yarn: Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 218 yards [200 meters]/100 grams): #0067 Medium Charcoal (5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) hanks)
Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
Notions: Tapestry needle, (12) 1-1/4″ buttons
Special Stitches
Marty Stitch (Mult of 4 sts + 2)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p3, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): K1, *p1, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, *p3, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: K1, *k1, p1, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 5: K1, *p2, k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 6: K1, *k1, p1, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 7: K1, *p1, k1, p2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 8: K1, *k2, p1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 9: K1, *p1, k1, p2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 10: K1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 11: K1, *k1, p3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 12: K1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-12 for pattern.
Cable Cast-On: *Insert the right-hand needle between the next two stitches on the left-hand needle. Wrap the yarn around, pull the loop back through to the front, and place that new stitch onto the left-hand needle in front of the stitches.* Rep from * to * until you have cast-on the desired number of stitches.
4-st 1-row Buttonhole
Work to where your buttonhole will begin. Bring your yarn to the front, slip the next st purlwise, then bring your yarn to the back.
Slip the next st purlwise and then pass the first slipped st over the second – one stitch bound off. Repeat this step 3 more times – 4 sts bound off.
Move the last st on the right needle back over to the left needle.
Turn so the WS is facing you. Pull the yarn to the back and using the cable method, cast on 5 sts. Bring the yarn back to the front. Turn, so the RS is facing you (working yarn is now in the back).
Slip the first left needle stitch knitwise to the right needle. Pass the last cast-on stitch over the slipped stitch and off the needle, binding it off.
Move the last stitch on the right needle back to the left needle. Buttonhole is completed and you may continue working in the established pattern.
Pattern Notes
This pullover is worked in two pieces and seamed. Each piece is worked sideways from cuff-to-cuff. The buttonholes for the front are repeated while other shaping is worked, so read the front section carefully.
Pattern
Back – Begin Sleeve
Cast on 54 (54, 58, 58, 62, 70, 74) sts.
Row 1: Work Marty St across.
Continue in patt for 53 (49, 49, 47, 45, 39, 35) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 7 1/2 (7, 7, 6 3/4, 6 1/2, 5 1/2, 5)” from cast-on edge ending with a RS row.
Begin Body
Next Row (WS): Using the Cable Cast-On technique, cast on 68 (68, 72, 72, 72, 76, 76) sts at beg of row; work in est patt to end of row. (122 (122, 130, 130, 134, 146, 150) sts)
Work even in Marty st for 39 (43, 47, 49, 55, 61, 69) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 13 1/4 (13 1/4, 13 3/4, 13 3/4, 14 1/4, 14 1/4, 14 3/4)” from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Next Row (RS): BO 8 sts at beg of next row, maintain st patt to end of row. (114 (114, 122, 122, 126, 138, 142) sts rem)
Work even for 48 (52, 60, 66, 70, 74, 74) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 20 1/2 (21, 22 1/2, 23 1/2, 24 1/2, 25, 25 1/2)” from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): Using the Cable Cast-On technique, cast on 8 sts at beg of row; work in est patt to end of row. (122 (122, 130, 130, 134, 146, 150) sts)
Continue Body
Work even in est pattern for 39 (43, 47, 49, 55, 61, 69) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 25 1/2 (27, 29, 30 3/4, 32 1/2, 33 1/2, 35)” from cast-on edge, ending with a RS row.
Next Row (WS): BO 68 (68, 72, 72, 72, 76, 76) sts at beg of row; work in est patt to end of row. (54 (54, 58, 58, 62, 70, 74) sts rem)
Finish Sleeve
Work even in est patt for 53 (49, 49, 47, 45, 39, 35) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 33 (34, 36, 37 1/2, 39, 39, 40)” from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
BO loosely on the next RS row.
Front – Begin Sleeve
Cast on 54 (54, 58, 58, 62, 70, 74) sts.
Beginning with Row 1, work Marty St for 14 (14, 18, 18, 18, 18, 22) rows.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 5 sts in pattern, work 4-st 1-row buttonhole, work to end of row.
Repeat Buttonhole Row every 15th row 5 more times all the way to Shape Neck AND AT THE SAME TIME, continue working Marty st as established for 38 (34, 30, 28, 26, 20, 12) more rows or until piece measures a finished length of 7 1/2 (7, 7, 6 3/4, 6 1/2, 5 1/2, 5)” from cast-on edge ending with a RS row.
Begin Body
Next Row (WS): Using the Cable Cast-On technique, cast on 68 (68, 72, 72, 72, 76, 76) sts at beg of row; work in est patt to end of row. (122 (122, 130, 130, 134, 146, 150) sts)
Work even in Marty st for 39 (43, 47, 49, 55, 61, 69) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 13 1/4 (13 1/4, 13 3/4, 13 3/4, 14 1/4, 14 1/4, 14 3/4)” from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Next Row (RS): BO 8 sts at beg of next row, maintain st patt to end of row. (114 (114, 122, 122, 126, 138, 142) sts rem)
Work even for 48 (52, 60, 66, 70, 74, 74) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 20 1/2 (21, 22 1/2, 23 1/2, 24 1/2, 25, 25 1/2)” from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): Using the Cable Cast-On technique, cast on 8 sts at beg of row; work in est patt to end of row. (122 (122, 130, 130, 134, 146, 150) sts)
Continue Body
Work even in est pattern for 7 (7, 7, 7, 11, 11, 11) rows, ending with a WS row.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 5 sts in pattern, work 4-st 1-row buttonhole, work in patt to end of row.
Repeat Buttonhole Row every 15th row 5 more times all the way to the end of cuff AND AT THE SAME TIME, work even in est pattern for 32 (36, 40, 42, 44, 50, 58) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 25 1/2 (27, 29, 30 3/4, 32 1/2, 33 1/2, 35)” from cast-on edge, ending with a RS row.
Next Row (WS): BO 68 (68, 72, 72, 72, 76, 76) sts at beg of row; work in est patt to end of row – 54 (54, 58, 58, 62, 70, 74) sts rem)
Finish Sleeve
Work even in est patt for 53 (49, 49, 47, 45, 39, 35) rows or until piece measures a finished length of 33 (34, 36, 37 1/2, 39, 39, 40)” from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
BO loosely on the next RS row.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block to measurements. Sew buttons on the back to correspond with the buttonholes on the front. Sew side seams and bottom of sleeves. Use buttons to close top of sleeve seams.