Adelaide Vest

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Vest back is knit first, bottom up. Left and Right sides are picked up along edges of back and knit side to side. Trendsetter, New York (100% Organic Merino Wool, 180 yards/50 g), Teal Melange, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins.

Couplet Turtleneck

Adrienne Larsen Designs, Sweaters

The Couplet Turtleneck is both cozy enough for a lazy Sunday at home, and elegant enough for a night on the town. With a bit of waist shaping, it is sure to flatter no matter where it’s worn. This pullover is knit in the round from the bottom up. The main color yarn is held together with contrasting color 1 …

Nexus Sweater

Adrienne Larsen Designs, Sweaters

This stylish pullover is a feminine version of the classic military style. Waist shaping creates a flattering shape, and Brioche gives an emphasized rib look. This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up to the underarms and then worked flat, all in a variation on the standard Brioche Rib pattern (Half Brioche).   Suggested yarn: Knit Picks …

Nantucket Pullover

Adrienne Larsen Designs, Sweaters

This simple pullover contains classic seaside colors and a flattering stripe pattern. Knit in a soft and light yarn, this pullover is nothing like that heavy sweater in the back of your closet. Malabrigo Yarn Lace (100% Baby Merino Wool; 470 yards 430 meters50 grams): LMBB063 Natural (MC, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins), LMBB026 Continental Blue (CC1, 1 (1, 1, …

Double Cross Pullover

Adrienne Larsen Designs, Sweaters

The classic styling of this pullover is updated with a modern cable design. The ribbed body flows seamlessly into parallel traveling cables. This sweater is knit in the round, from the bottom up, and the neck edging is picked up and knit. The sleeves are worked separately, in the round, and then sewn to the body. Stitch patterns are charted. …

Smocked Pullover

Adrienne Larsen Designs, Sweaters

I wanted to play with diagonal smocking in this pattern. Originally, it went all the way down the sweater, but that made it look like a Victorian bodice and not a fun, modern sweater. It is knit bottom up, in the round.   Cestari Sheep & Wool Company ASHLAWN COLLECTION (3.5 oz, 250 yds, 75% Cotton, 25% Wool) 5 (6, …

Pencroft Pullover

Adrienne Larsen Designs, Sweaters

This pullover is worked in the round, bottom up. Sleeves are joined to the body with a three-needle cast-off. It features an all-over cable pattern worked either from the charts or written instructions, whichever you prefer. This is an intricate pattern perfect for anyone looking to stretch their skills.   Suggested yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted Yarn weight: Worsted …