Staggered & Broken

Staggered ribs, broken cables and eye-catching stranded colorwork, from the top down.

Finished Sweaters measure: 33 (36, 41, 45) (49, 53, 59)".
Sweater shown in size 36 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Brigadoon Sage for the main color, and Eden Blackish for the contrast.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm).

Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Stranded knitting, short rows, provisional cast-on, reading charts. All techniques are explained.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, colorwork charts, schematic, glossary with links to tutorials.

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Ann Arbor sport

Cushy brioche thermal rib stitch in a classic raglan shape, with boho rolled edges, and optional crew or T necks.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
Finished Sweaters measure: 31 (34, 37, 40) (42, 45, 48) (51, 54, 57)".
Sweater shown in size 4 worn with 4" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits Heaven, or 3 ply Nirvana, Eden, Brigadoon or Angelic: 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11)) skeins.
Shown in Heaven charcoal

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 5 and 4 circular needles.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, brioche stitches (explained), Italian sewn bind-off.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, schematic, glossary.

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WoodWideWeb

Boxy, dropped shoulder pullover ... a little stranded work ... a lot of fun to wear!

Sweater sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)".
Finished sweater measures, at chest: 37 (43, 48, 53, 59) (64, 69, 75)".
Wear with recommended ease of 8-12".
Shown in size 3, worn with 12" ease (the model's bust measures 36").

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm).

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Stranded knitting, steeks, reading charts.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, colorwork charts, schematic, glossary with links to tutorials.

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Chiaro Scuro pullover

Stranded top-down seamless pullover.

Finished Sweaters measure: 32 (34.5, 37.5, 40) (42.5, 45.5, 48) (50.5, 53.5, 56)"
Sweater shown in size 42.5 worn with 6.5" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarns in any combination of blends and as many as seventeen colors.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm).

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Stranded knitting, short rows, reading charts. All techniques are explained.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, colorwork charts, schematic, glossary with links to tutorials.

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Ann Arbor

My own cushy thermal rib stitch pattern in a top-down raglan pullover

Finished garments measure: 33 (35, 37, 39) (42, 45, 48) (51, 54, 58)". 1-4" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 35 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Brigadoon, Eden, Nirvana, or Angelic: 7 (8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 14) skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 7 circular needles. Additionally, circs size 6 for ribbing.

Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch using size 7 needles.

Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, brioche stitches, stretchy bind-off, simple short rows (all techniques are explained).

Pattern includes: Written instructions, schematic, glossary with links to resources and tutorials.

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Ophelia

Stranded top-down seamless pullover.

Finished Sweaters measure: 32 (34.5, 37.5, 40) (42.5, 45.5, 48) (50.5, 53.5, 56)"
Sweater shown in size 34.5 worn with 0.5" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarns for background color. Pair with Sunday Knits or Spincycle colors for contrat.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm).

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Stranded knitting, short rows, reading charts. All techniques are explained.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, colorwork charts, schematic, glossary with links to tutorials.

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Wickerwood

Top-down seamless pullover with twist-stitch cables and beautiful textures, boxy and cropped, or make longer if you wish.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Sweaters measure: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)".
Sweater shown in size 3 worn with 8" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana, Eden, Brigadoon or Angelic: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Shown in Eden Stone

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 5 and 4 circular needles.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Alternate cable cast-on, twisted stitches, cables, pick up and knit, short rows, Italian sewn bind-off. All techniques are explained, with resources linked.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, charts, schematic, glossary.

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Top Up Bottom Down

Diagonal lines of feathery vines make this tunic really flattering to wear. Plus, pockets! But wearing it is the icing on the cake after lots of fun knitting, with stranded knitting and construction that works the top upward, and the bottom downward, for the best of both worlds.

Finished garments measure: 32 (35, 37, 40, 43) (48, 53, 59, 64)". 2-6" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 40 worn with 4" ease on a 36" dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Brigadoon, Eden, Nirvana, or Angelic.
Top Color: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Bottom Color: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins .

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 8 circular needles. Additionally, circs size 6 for ribbing.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in single-color stockinette stitch using size 8 needles.

Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, stranded knitting, reading charts, cable decreases, short rows, afterthought pockets.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, stranded stitch pattern in charted format, schematic, glossary with links to resources and tutorials.

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Popcorn Waffles

My own popcorn waffles stitch pattern made up in a light and fluffy, cabley brioche popover

Finished garments measure: 32 (35, 40, 43, 48) (51, 56, 59, 64)". 1-5" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 35 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Brigadoon, Eden, Nirvana, or Angelic: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11, 11) skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 8 circular needles. Additionally, circs sizes 6 for ribbed hem and size 4 dpn's for attached I-cord around sleeve caps.

Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Popcorn Waffles stitch pattern using size 8 needles.

Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, cable decreases, cables.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, stitch pattern in written format, schematic, glossary with links to resources and tutorials.

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First Date

Top-down seamless pullover with lace inserts to add style and shape.

Finished Sweaters measure: 30 (33, 35, 38, 41, 44) (47, 49, 52, 55, 58)". 0-3" ease recommended.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana, Eden, Brigadoon or Angelic: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Shown in Eden Graphite, worn with 2" ease.

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 5 for gauge, and also sizes 3 and 4 circular needles.

Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Alternate cable cast-on, reading charts, lace worked both flat and in the round.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, charts (stitch patterns are in charted format only), schematic.

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Juneau

Top-down seamless pullover with a stranded yoke and sleeves.

Finished Sweaters measure: 31 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54)".
Sweater shown in size 38 worn with 4" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden Fawn and Grey for the main colors, plus a variety of our merino blends in 8 colors for the stranded work.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm).

Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Stranded knitting, short rows, provisional cast-on, reading charts. All techniques are explained.

Pattern includes: Written instructions, colorwork charts, schematic, glossary with links to tutorials.

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Tia Teva

Top-down seamless pullover with a stranded sections that go this-a-way and that-a-way.

Finished Sweaters measure: 30 (33, 35.5, 38,41, 44) (46.5, 49.5, 52, 55, 58)".
Sweater shown in size 38 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Any Sunday Knits 3 ply (sport weight) yarn:
4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins main color,
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins contrast color.
Shown in Eden Storm with Eden Twig.

Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm).

Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4".

Techniques used: Alternate cable cast-on, reading charts, stranded knitting - worked both flat and in the round.

Pattern includes: Written instruc- tions, charts (stitch patterns are in charted format only), schematic.

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Gelica's Birds

Top-down seamless pullover with a stranded yoke set off by lots of great texture.

Finished Sweaters measure: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)".
Sweater shown in size 40 worn with 4" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana or Eden: 5 (6, 6, 7)(8, 8, 9, 9) skeins main color, plus six mini skeins in Eden, Nirvana and Angelic for stranded work.
Shown in Eden Graphite.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm).

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Stranded knitting, reading charts, provisional cast-on, attached I-cord (explained).

Pattern includes: Written instructions for all sizes, schematic, glossa- ry with links to more information, charts (stitch patterns are in charted format only.

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Thornapple

Top-down seamless pullover with a twist-stitch cabled yoke and pretty thorn stitches scattered throughout.

Finished Sweaters measure: 32 (35, 37, 40, 43, 45)(48, 51, 53, 56)".
Sweater shown in size 40 worn with 4" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana, Eden, Brigadoon or Angelic: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Shown in Nirvana Linen

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 5 and 4 circular needles.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st using size 5 needles.

Techniques used: Twisted stitches, cables, short rows, provisional cast-on, reading charts, 3-needle work (as in 3-needle bind-off). All techniques are explained.

Pattern includes: Written instruc- tions, charts (stitch patterns are in charted format only), schematic, glossary with links to tutorials.

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Mrs. Grimmet's Pullover

Stylish cowlneck pullover with sideways cables and kangaroo pockets.

Finished Sweaters measure: 32 (36, 39, 42, 45)(48, 52, 55, 58)". 37" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 42 worn with 3" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Brigadoon, Eden, Nirvana, or Angelic: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8)(8, 9, 10, 10) skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 7 straight or circular needles for sweater, Additionally circs: sizes 5 & 6 for ribbing at hem and sleeves, and size 8 for cowl.

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st using size 7 needles.

Techniques used: Cables, provisional cast-on, pick up and knit, grafting following a contrast-color path (with tutorial).

Pattern includes: Written instructions, cable instructions in both written and charted format, schematic, glossary.

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Mrs. Grimmet's Weskit

Stylish cowlneck pullover with sideways cables.

Finished Sweaters measure: 29 (33, 36, 39, 42)(46, 49, 52, 55)". 0-4" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 36 worn with 2" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Brigadoon, Eden, Nirvana, or Angelic: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8)(8, 9, 10, 10) skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles US size 7 straight or circular needles for sweater, Additionally circs: sizes 5 & 6 for ribbing at hem and sleeves, and size 8 for cowl.

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st using size 7 needles.

Techniques used: Cables, provisional cast-on, pick up and knit, grafting following a contrast-color path (with tutorial).

Pattern includes: Written instructions, cable instructions in both written and charted format, schematic, glossary.

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Unadorned

Graceful and easy going, with the kind of beauty that doesn't ask for attention but will certainly get it. Simple to knit and a joy to wear.

Sizes: Recommended for chest sizes 28-32 (33-37, 38-42, 43-47, 48-52, 53-57)".
The fit is loose in the body and slender in the sleeve.

Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) 50-gm skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles.

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st.
This gauge results in a light and airy fabric when worked in a sport-weight yarn.

Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, pick up and knit, lifted increases.

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Jane Morris

Light and lovely bateau-neck pullover with Arts & Crafts inspired lace.

Sizes: Recommended for chest sizes 28-32 (33-37, 38-42, 43-47, 48-52, 53-57)". 6-10".
The fit is cropped and boxy.

Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles for sweater, size 4 (3.5 mm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st.
This gauge results in a light and airy fabric when worked in a sport-weight yarn.
Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, pick up and knit, lace knitting, reading charts.

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Sunday Morning

Exaggerated cable decreases make this easy-fitting pullover something quite special. Easy to knit, easy to wear.

Finished Sweaters measure: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" around chest. 6-10" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 44 worn with 8" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) 50-gm skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles size 5 US (3.75 mm) straight or circular needles for sweater, size 4 (3.5 mm) for ribbing, cable needle, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Techniques used: Cable decreases, short rows (explained).

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Piper

Light weight easy-fitting pullover with swirling cables on front, back and sleeves and pretty moss-stitch details on front bodice and sleeve cuffs.

Finished Sweaters measure: 34 (37, 40, 43, 46, 50, 54)" around chest. 2-4" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 40 worn with 4" ease on a 36" dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) 50-gm skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles size 6 US (4 mm) straight or circular needles for sweater and 2 double-pointed needles for attached I-cord; cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn.

Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

Techniques used: Cables, reading charts, short rows (explained).

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Milkweed pullover

Scrumptious cables and lace in a comfortable pullover with a high-low hemline and four great neck options.

Finished Sweaters measure: 39 (43, 47, 51, 57, 63)" around chest. 8-12" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 47 worn with 11" ease on a 36" dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Eden, Nirvana, Brigadoon or Angelic: 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) 50-gm skeins is enough for the cowl-neck option (shown). Pattern also includes T-neck, Y-neck and wide crew neck options.

Needles & Notions: Needles size 7 US (4.5 mm) straight or circular needles for sweater and circular or double-pointed needles for neck; size 6 US (4 mm) for ribbing; cable needle, tapestry needle, 6 markers, scrap yarn.

Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st using size 7 needles.

Techniques used: Cables, reading charts, short rows (explained).

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Shakespeare in Love

Stylish fisherman with sumptious cables, a high neck and sloped hemline.

Finished Sizes: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" chest circumference. 1-4" ease recommended; sweater shown in size 36 worn with 0 ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Eden, Nirvana, Brigadoon or Angelic: 10 (12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20) 50-gm skeins.

Needles & Notions: Needles size 7 US (4.5 mm), cable or double-pointed needle, 6 markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle, scrap yarn.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in moss stitch.

Techniques used: Cables, reading charts, short rows (explained), 3-needle bind off.

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Lotus Tee

Classic tee with charming touches of colorwork: lotus flowers in front and around wrists and a vine winding around the upper left arm, also pretty cable decreases for shaping and I-cord trim.

Finished Sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", worn with 3" ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana or Eden for main color: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9) 50-gm skeins, plus 1 20-gm skein each of: Nirvana berry, cedar and wren; Eden curry and rose; and Angelic tomato.

Needles & Notions: Size 4 US (3.5 mm), tapestry needle, double pointed needle, stitch holde.r

Gauge: 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch.

Techniques used: Stranded color work, intarsia, cable decreases (explained), short rows, grafting, I-cord, embroidery.

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For Irene

Boat-neck pullover in stockinette stitch with ribbed sleeves and a pretty lace stitch pattern on front & back yokes and long sleeve cuffs.
Worked from the top in pieces and seamed.

Finished sweater sizes: 32 (34, 37, 40, 44, 48, 54)". Shown in size 37 worn with 1" ease on dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.

Gauge: 23 stitches and 35 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch, 20 stitches and 40 rows in pattern stitch.

Techniques used: Lace, short rows (explained).

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Milano

Stylish and comfortable, this striped, boxy, pullover has slender sleeves, a wide shallow-scooped neckline and an optional - but adorable! - heart detail. Length is mid-hip.
Worked from the bottom in the round with attached I-cord trim.

Recommended for Chest Sizes 28 (32, 36, 40, 44)(48, 52, 56)" which will allow a very roomy fit. Sweater shown is size 36, worn on a 36" bust and has 20" of positive ease."

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino): 12 skeins in kit; or if working in 2 colors: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 6) skeins main color and 2 skeins contrasting color.

Gauge: 25 stitches and 33 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch worked in the round

Skills used: Joining colors, cable decreases, 3-needle bind off, attached I-cord.

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Fisherman's Daughter

A classic fisherman-style sweater combines traditional (and not-so traditional) cables with lacey eyelet details ... just for us girls!

Finished chest sizes: 34 (36, 39 ³/₄, 43 ³/₄, 47 ¹/₂, 51, 54 ³/₄)"
3-5" ease recommended; shown in size 39 ³/₄ on a 36" dress form.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted weight) yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein): Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Angelic (merino angora), or Brigadoon (merino tweed) 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins

Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in moss stitch.

Skills used: Cables, reading charts, tubular cast on and bind off (explained), Kitchener stitch, slip stitch, lace.

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Machu Picchu

Birds zig and leaves zag across the stranded yoke of this knit-in-the-round, top-down fitted pullover.

Chest sizes: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"
Shown in size 36 with 0 of ease

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply (light sport weight) yarn (246 yds / 225 m per 50g skein): Nirvana in charcoal (92% merino 8% cashmere) as main color, with 9 other colors in merino, merino cashmere and merino angora: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins main color

Gauge: 28 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stranded Stockinette stitch; 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm in solid color Stockinette stitch using US size 4 (3.5 mm) needles

Skills used: Stranded knitting, tubular bind off (explained), attached I-cord (explained), duplicate stitch.

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