横横 (Japanese) – Yoko(hama) + Yoko(suka)
True story of this pullover design is actually a reflection of our friendship with Veta Romanenkova. Both expats from the same country and sharing similar hardships of military life, we’ve met while both residing in Japan. We would often meet half-way from each other’s homes in Yokohama and Yokosuka, hence the name as well for Yoko-Yoko.
This boxy pullover is a reflection of our mutual passion for minimalism as well as perfecting tiniest details and always striving for impeccable finishing.
Around 2014 Veta asked for my help in attempt to bring the sweater she knit into an accessible and detailed pattern for others to enjoy.
YARN
Hazel Knits Lively DK (90% merino, 10% nylon), 275 yards per 130 g skein
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Shown in color Silhouette
OR 1070 (1200, 1330, 1475, 1650, 1875, 2090, 2240) yards of another DK weight yarn
GAUGE
21 sts and 30 rows = 4” in St st worked flat on larger needle, blocked
22.5 sts and 30 rows = 4” in 1×1 Rib on larger needle, blocked, measured stretched
28.5 sts and 32 rows = 4” in 1×1 Rib on larger needle, blocked, measured relaxed
Note: Finished bust circumference was determined using the average of the two rib gauges (approx. 25.5 sts = 4”).
NEEDLE SIZE
US 6 (4 mm) 24” and 16” circulars and set of dpns
US 5 (3.75 mm) 24” and 16” circulars and set of dpns
US 2 (2.75 mm) circular (any length)
SIZES
To fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58)”
Intended to be worn with 2-6” of positive ease, or even looser if desired.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference 32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5, 57, 60.5)”
Length from top of shoulder 23.75 (23.75, 24.5, 24.75, 25.5, 26.75, 27.5, 27.75)”
Shown in size 40.5”
LANGUAGES
English, Russian
PDF PATTERN
$ 8.00