Gemini pullover: Knitty Spring+Summer 2012

by Jane Richmond

This tee shirt is knit using a cotton linen blend at a loose gauge. The result is an elastic fabric that works up quickly and fits beautifully. The top half of the yoke features a lace panel covering the shoulders and back.

Named after the duality of the Gemini, this pullover can be worn with the lace to the back for a more casual look or with the lace facing forward for a dressier look.

model: Jane Richmond

photos: Betsy Webb


SIZE XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size S with 4 inches of negative ease)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 26.25[30.5, 34.25, 38.5, 42.25, 46.5, 50.25] inches
Length: 20.5[21, 21.25, 21.5, 21.75, 22, 22.25] inches

MATERIALS
Yarn
Katia Linen [53% Cotton/47% Linen; 122yds/112m per 50g skein]; color: 17; 4 [5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8] balls

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 set US 5/3.75mm double-point needles, set of 5
1 set US 6/4mm double-point needles, set of 5
24-inch length US 5/3.75mm circular needle
32-inch length US 6/4mm circular needle

Notions
yarn needle
4 stitch markers
1 removable stitch marker

GAUGE

22 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 6/4mm needles

PATTERN NOTES
[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Pullover is worked in the round and from the top down. To achieve the same fit as the sample modeled in the photographs choose a size with a finished measurement that is approximately 4 inches smaller than your actual bust size.

sm: slip marker

1 x 1 Ribbing: (k1, p1) to end of round.

DIRECTIONS

Yoke
Using long tail method and US 5/3.75mm circular needle, CO 136[136, 144, 152, 160, 160, 160] sts. Place removable marker and join, being careful not to twist.

(Note: Sizes XS & S may find it easier to work first few rounds on double pointed needles.)

Set-up Round: K17[17, 19, 21, 23, 23, 23], pm, k34, pm, k34[34, 38, 42, 46, 46, 46], pm, k34, pm, knit to end of round.

Round 1: K to first marker, sm, *k1, [k2tog, yo twice, k2tog] to last st before next marker, k1, sm, repeat from * twice more; k to end of round.

Round 2 and all Even Rnds: Knit across rnd working [k1, p1] into double yarn overs.

Round 3: K to last st before first marker, kfb, sm, *kfb, [k2tog, yo twice, k2tog] to last st before next marker, kfb, sm, repeat from * twice more; kfb, k to end of round. 144[144, 152, 160, 168, 168, 168] sts. 8 stitches increased.

Round 5: K to last st before first marker, kfb, sm, *kfb, k1, [k2tog, yo twice, k2tog] to 2 sts before next marker, k1, kfb, sm, repeat from * twice more; kfb, k to end of round. 152[152, 160, 168, 176, 176, 176] sts. 8 stitches increased.

Round 7: K to last st before first marker, kfb, sm, *k2, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo twice, k2tog] to last 3 sts before next marker, k1, yo, k2, sm, repeat from * twice more; kfb, k to end of round. 160[160, 168, 176, 184, 184, 184] sts. 8 stitches increased.

Round 9: K to last st before first marker, kfb, sm, *k1, k2tog, yo twice, k1, [k2tog, yo twice, k2tog] to last 4 sts before next marker, k1, yo twice, k2tog, k1, sm, repeat from * twice more, kfb, knit to end of round. 168[168, 176, 184, 192, 192, 192] sts. 8 stitches increased.

Repeat Rounds 1-10 1[1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] more times.

200[200, 208, 248, 256, 256, 256] sts total: 50[50, 54, 66, 70, 70, 70] front sts, 50[50, 50, 58, 58, 58, 58] sts for each sleeve, 50[50, 54, 66, 70, 70, 70] back sts.

Change to larger circular needle:
Next Round: *K to last st before first marker, kfb, sm, k1, kfb, k to 2 sts before next marker, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, repeat from * once more, k to end of round. 208[208, 216, 256, 264, 264, 264] sts. 8 sts increased

Repeat last round until there are 288[336, 368, 408, 440, 488, 528] sts total: 72[84, 94, 106, 116, 128, 138] front sts, 72[84, 90, 98, 104, 116, 126] sts for each sleeve, 72[84, 94, 106, 116, 128, 138] back sts.

Work even in St st until pullover measures 5[5.5, 6, 6.75, 7.25, 8.25, 10.5] inches from front neck edge.

Separate sleeves from body:
Next Round: *K to first marker, remove marker and place 72[84, 90, 98, 104, 116, 126] sleeve sts onto waste yarn, sm, repeat from * once more, k to end of round. 144[168, 188, 212, 232, 256, 276] sts.

Body
Work even in St st until pullover measures 14[14.5, 14.75, 15, 15.25, 15.5, 15.75] inches from front neck edge.

Next Round (increase round): *K to one st before marker, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1, repeat from * once more, k to end of round. 148[172, 192, 216, 236, 260, 280] sts. 4 sts increased.

Work in St st for 2 inches.

Work Inc Round once more. 152[176, 196, 220, 240, 264, 284] sts.

Work in St st until pullover measures 19[19.5, 19.75, 20, 20.25, 20.5, 20.75] inches from front neck edge, or to desired length.

Change to smaller circular needle: work in 1 x 1 Ribbing for 1.5 inches.

Bind off loosely in rib.

Sleeves
Place 72[84, 90, 98, 104, 116, 126] sleeve sts onto larger dpns. Rejoin yarn and place a removable marker at underarm.

Work in St st for 6 rounds.

Change to smaller dpns:
Work in 1 x 1 Ribbing for 6 rounds.

Bind off loosely in rib.

FINISHING
Weave in ends. Wet blocking will open the lace work on the yoke and soften the linen in the fabric.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

designername Jane Richmond learned to knit at age 5, relearning the craft through books in her late teens. The unlikely combination of her two favorite subjects, math and art, are what lead Jane to knitwear design. She has been publishing her knitting patterns since 2008.

Jane’s designs are classic and simple. She has a minimalist approach to knitwear design and a dedication to cleanly written pattern instructions. Both a process and product knitter, Jane's goal is to create knits that are enjoyable to knit and easy to wear.

Read more about her design process and view her entire pattern collection at janerichmond.com.