Charlie Pullover by Moreca Knit
Charlie Pullover by Moreca Knit
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The Charlie Pullover is worked from the top down, beginning with the collar. Short rows are used to achieve a perfect fit for the back and neckline. The front and back are worked separately. Stitches are then picked up along the front edge and knitted in double knitting. Subsequently, the front and back are joined, and knitting continues in the round. Lastly, stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round.
Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Charlie Pullover is designed to have approximately 10-15 cm 4-6 inches of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approximately 10-15 cm 4-6 inches larger than your actual bust circumference.
The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.
Before you begin, measure yourself to choose the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose your size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements as a reference can be helpful when deciding which size to select.
Finished measurements:
Circumference:
95 / 100 / 105 / 110 / 117 / 126 / 135 cm
37½ / 39½ / 41¼ / 43¼ / 46 / 49½ / 53¼ in
Length:
52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 cm
20½ / 21¼ / 22 / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ in
Meterage:
Sport weight yarn:
MC 1008 / 1120 / 1120 / 1232 / 1232 / 1344 / 1456 m
CC 336 / 336 / 448 / 448 / 448 / 560 / 560 m
Or equivalent meterage in both 4ply yarn and mohair silk lace weight held together
Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
3 mm US 2½ 100 cm 40 in x 2 pcs.
3.5 mm US 4 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
4 mm US 6 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½
3.5 mm US 4
Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6needles.
52 sts x 64 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3 mm US 2½needles. Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 26 sts x 32 rows.
Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.
Suitable yarns include:
Material: 100% Merino d'Arles GOTS Wool
Yardage: 300m/100g
Needle: 3-4 mm
Gauge: 24 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: Hand Wash
Mokosh is one of Hey Mama Wolf’s most popular yarns. It’s a 2-ply, sport weight yarn made from Merino d'Arles GOTS-certified wool—with a 21 micron count, this is the softest wool native to Europe. This rare sheep breed hails from southern France and, due to the high crimp of its fleece, yarn spun from this wool has pockets of trapped air, providing insulation and resulting in warmer garments. The wool from this breed is exceptionally fluffy, bouncy, and soft.
Our favorite GOTS-certified mill in Turkey then spins and dyes our exquisite organic wool, allowing us to have everything under one roof. This reduces our carbon footprint and ensures that the wool meets our high standards for quality and sustainability. GOTS certification is important to us, as it guarantees the best for the environment, sheep, and even the people involved in the production.
Mokosh is lightweight, lofty, and has a fine sheen. This makes it ideal for knitting sweaters, hats, and shawls.
The team at John Arbon say:
As you may know, John, the founder of John Arbon Textiles, is not only a spinner of yarn, but also records. This got us thinking that it would be wonderful to create a yarn range inspired by his eclectic record collection – everything from punk to funk. We had a cracking evening when John played us Mill folk a few of his favourites and, whilst sipping a few glasses of chilled wine, we all wrote down the colour each song evoked. Then the hand carders came out and we began creating shades to illustrate the sentiment of each song – and thus the palette for Yarnadelic was born. We hope you’ll find the 18 melange shades inspiring.
Yarn weight: Sport / heavy 4ply
Skein weight: 100g
Composition: 100% Falklands Corriedale
Meterage 333m per 100g
Needle size: 3mm – 4.5mm
Gauge: 23 – 26 stitches per 10cm
Care: Hand wash at low temperature with mild detergent
Yarn composition: 100% woollen spun Merino wool
Yarn weight: Sport weight
Ball weight: 50g
Meterage: 185m / 202 yds per 50 g ball
Needle size: 2.5 to 3.5 mm
Gauge: 22-24 stitches x 36-38 rows per 10cm
Ulysse is a woollen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino (Alentejo valley) raised with concern for the well-being of the animals and the value of their wool.
All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out within a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing), with traceability and care to reduce its impact on the environment.
It is offered in natural colours that result from the blend of brown and white fleeces ("sel" (salt), "poivre blanc" (white pepper), "poivre et sel" (pepper and salt) and "poivre" (pepper)), and in a range of subtly heathered and dyed in fleece colours.
ON THE NEEDLES
Made up of two well-twisted strands, it is a light, soft and delicately fluffy yarn which is perfect for fair isle and colour work but also for delicate cables or beautifully rustic lace.
RECOMMENDED CARE
This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend that you wash your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent and leave it to dry flat, avoiding rubbing or stretching it. If you wish to test the wool programme of your washing machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample.
Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours such as "émeraude" are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to knit with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a swatch first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work.
A little background information: Ulysses is named after the hero a of the "Odyssey" who fell in love with Penelope.