Alatau Yoke Pullover

This is a simplified version of the Alatau Pullover I designed three years ago. This version allows for easier customization of the ease in the chest and upper arm circumferences.

You can knit the matching Alatau Hat and use it as a swatch for this pullover!

The pullover is knit top-down and in the round. Stitches are cast on provisionally so you can decide later whether to add a turtleneck or leave it as crewneck. The sweater is worked in a chevron pattern which continues onto the sleeves. The sleeves have a snug fit (0-2” of positive ease), whereas the body features quite a bit of ease (recommended 4-8” of positive ease). Please see the schematic in the photos.

If you are substituting yarn, the worsted weight may work better than DK as it is important to have a firm fabric at the given gauge.

Skill level: Intermediate

Skills required: Provisional cast-on, German Short Rows, making increases and decreases, circular knitting, magic loop knitting

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), sample knit in Size 2 and modeled with 6” of positive ease around the chest

Finished measurements: 36½ (42¾, 48, 54¾, 61, 67)“ around the chest with recommended ease of 4-8 inches

Yarn: Harrisville Designs Nightshades, woolen spun DK, 80% American Cormo and 20% Wool, 250 yards per 100g skein, sample knit in Last Call colorway
3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins

Yardage: 730 (840, 960, 1140, 1320, 1480) yards for crewneck, with additional 100-120 yards for a turtleneck

Needles:
16” and 32” circular needles and DPNs in size needed to obtain gauge (suggested size: US 6/4 mm)
16” needle one size larger than gauge needle (for turtleneck option only)
16” needle one size smaller than gauge needle (for crewneck option only)

Gauge:
21 sts x 24 rnds in 4” in ktbl, p1 twisted rib after wet-blocking

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn

This pattern can also be purchased on Ravelry.