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Gathered Pullover

February 10, 2008 by girlwhoknits

New blog, new sweater.

I have to say, it is really thrilling to have such a quick knit become one of my favorite knits. This took me a little over two weeks. Two weeks! Crazy right? It never got boring to knit because everything went so fast. And frankly, I love some good stockinette stitch in the round…up to a point. But the great thing about this pattern is, once you do get tired of the straight knitting, a little fun comes to rescue you in the form of the gathered cable.

The design is brilliant. There is no shaping, none. The cable doubles as a design feature and a way to pull the sweater in under your bust so no side shaping is required. I used a slightly thicker yarn than the pattern called for, was able to get stitch gauge, only my row gauge was a bit longer (5.5 as opposed to 6) so I just compensated for that by slightly altering the spacing of the decreases for the armholes. For everything else I didn’t worry so much since I was planning on adding inches to the body and sleeves anyway.

For normal people arms, if you follow the pattern, you will get a bracelet length sleeve on the sweater, for those with freakishly long arms like me, the sleeves would have been more of a three-quarter length. Since I was knitting this in alpaca wool I knew it needed to be a true long sleeve winter sweater and so I added a good four inches to the sleeves pre-blocking (they grew another inch or so after blocking) in order to get the long sleeved look you see above. I added the length before the increases began. I also added a good 4-5 inches to the body of the sweater as well.

The other modification I made was knitting the body in a size to fit my bust and then knitting one size smaller for the sleeves. I have done this with a couple other sweaters before and it has worked out well for a more tailored fit to me. This is one of the things I love about knitting, I can actually adjust things to fit my body.

Project Stats

Pattern: Gathered Pullover

Source: Interweave Knits, Winter 2007

Size: 36 1/2 for the body, smallest size for the sleeves

Needles: US 7

Yarn: Plymouth Suri Merino

Mods: Added 4 inches to the sleeves and body, knit a smaller size sleeve than body

Verdict: This may be my most wearable knit yet

Posted in Gathered Pullover | 61 Comments

61 Responses to “Gathered Pullover”

on February 11, 2008 at 2:06 am1 Mom

This sweater is fabulous. The color, the design…simple, yet so interesting with the cables! It fits you beautifully! I can’t believe that you finished this sweater in just two weeks. You continually amaze me with your talents!
on February 11, 2008 at 2:15 am2 Kara

It cannot be born! It is too darling. I can totally see you wearing this all the time. This is totally an “Erin” sweater.
on February 11, 2008 at 3:57 am3 Tullia

It is really lovely sweater! I love also your other knitted items.
on February 11, 2008 at 4:31 am4 sulafaye

Oh, my, that is a perfectly beautiful sweater! It is so interesting to hear about the mods you made because the fit is spot-on, and if I didn’t know better I’d think you were one of those shapely people that could knit right from the pattern. I absolutely love it! (PS Nice variations to the over-the-shoulder pose.)
on February 11, 2008 at 4:35 am5 Hege

Beautiful!
on February 11, 2008 at 4:47 am6 Petunia

Great job on the sweater. Mods work perfectly.
on February 11, 2008 at 5:34 am7 margene

It looks fabulous on you…and I love the new blog, too!
on February 11, 2008 at 6:31 am8 whitney

It looks fantastic on you!
on February 11, 2008 at 6:56 am9 mai

it looks great! and congrats on your new blog! is your old blog now defunct?
on February 11, 2008 at 7:37 am10 Jacey

I was feeling lukewarm when I saw the sweater in the magazine, but after seeing yours, I agree-it seems like a very wearable sweater, and the design is simple, yet elegant. I think it just moved into my queue! Great job, and congrats on your new home.
on February 11, 2008 at 7:41 am11 Melissa

Love the sweater. It looks fabulous on you. I love the new blog, too!
on February 11, 2008 at 7:52 am12 materfamilias

Wow! After seeing yours, I might just put this sweater in my queue — didn’t really catch my eye in Interweave. Your new home looks great!
on February 11, 2008 at 8:01 am13 Cheryl S.

It’s fantastic, and such a perfect fit! Great job, and I love the new blog, too.
on February 11, 2008 at 8:20 am14 Artmomma

That is lovely! I would add that to my queue, but I think it is springtime here already.
on February 11, 2008 at 8:24 am15 Elizabeth

That looks excellent on you! Bravo for the great yarn choice.
on February 11, 2008 at 8:40 am16 Sara

it turned out very cute! i might end up making this one someday.
on February 11, 2008 at 9:06 am17 disentangled

Oh, I LOVE it! Great modifications and it looks like it fits you perfectly! Congrats on a great FO
on February 11, 2008 at 9:07 am18 Annika

Ooh, lovely! Now I definitely want to make one.
on February 11, 2008 at 9:31 am19 Rubys N Purls

Oh!! Fab sweater!! I really wanted to knit this one too. Love your modifications! I looks like a perfect fit.
on February 11, 2008 at 9:45 am20 Chris

It looks FABULOUS on you! Congrats on the new blog, too!
on February 11, 2008 at 10:36 am21 tiennie

This is the most perfect sweater on you! I love it and I love the new digs too!
on February 11, 2008 at 10:40 am22 Julie

It looks amazing on you! What a perfect fit. It’s on my to-knit- list, for sure.
on February 11, 2008 at 11:00 am23 Amy

Great digs, and I *have* to knit this sweater now. You’ve done such a wonderful, wonderful job with it!!
on February 11, 2008 at 11:02 am24 Ashley

That really is just completely awesome, and in the most perfect shade of gray. I know I’ve seen cute versions in other colors, but for some reason I just love it so much more in gray.

Love, your sister in needing to add 4 inches to everything she ever knits.
on February 11, 2008 at 11:10 am25 Jen M

I love it! I have been thinking about knitting this sweater, but I was worried that the lack of waist shaping would result in a tube-like look. Obviously, not a problem!
on February 11, 2008 at 11:21 am26 Knittypants

Wow! Turned out gorgeous.
on February 11, 2008 at 11:54 am27 Teri

Ummm, my favorite part is your all white eyeball. The sweater is nice too.
on February 11, 2008 at 12:35 pm28 nova

Fantastic sweater, but nice new digs too! Hey, welcome home!
on February 11, 2008 at 1:23 pm29 rachel i.

ah, your sweater is so gorgeous!!!! it fits you so perfectly, it’s absolutely gorgeous. excellent work!
on February 11, 2008 at 3:41 pm30 Steph

Beautiful!!!
on February 11, 2008 at 3:50 pm31 Sue

What a gorgeous sweater, and it looks great on you.
on February 11, 2008 at 5:01 pm32 Meg

What a beautiful sweater! I am inspired. Also, pretty new home for your blog. Congrats!
on February 11, 2008 at 8:45 pm33 amandacathleen

Absolutely beautiful sweater! It looks like it is a perfect fit and incredibly comfortable!
Welcome to wordpress, its nice here : )
on February 11, 2008 at 9:56 pm34 hope

I love that sweater! I’ve changed your link on my site. I hope moving wasn’t too hard.
on February 11, 2008 at 10:23 pm35 Laurel

It is GORGEOUS, Erin. GORGEOUS. And HELLO! Can someone say “this chick has been dedicated to a trainer???”
You look great.
on February 11, 2008 at 11:36 pm36 Wanda

Wow, this sweater looks amazing on you! 2 weeks, I’m jealous. That is one of my favorite designs from that issue.
on February 12, 2008 at 6:16 am37 Teresa C

It looks very wearable! Congratulations.
on February 12, 2008 at 7:04 am38 Bobbi

It looks great on you. Well done with the mods too, a perfect fit!
on February 12, 2008 at 8:12 am39 Zarah

It looks awesome!
on February 12, 2008 at 8:50 am40 Lolly

your pulli is so feminine and elegant - beautiful fit on you, Erin! congrats!

love the new site too!
on February 12, 2008 at 8:58 am41 amanda

I came over here from Kara’s blog. Beautiful sweater! The fit is just perfect on you.
on February 12, 2008 at 9:29 am42 Denise

Knit to perfection! It looks AMAZING on you.
on February 12, 2008 at 10:00 am43 Stash Enhancement « Backcountry Knits

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on February 12, 2008 at 11:13 am44 Elizabeth

Gorgeous! Perfect fit, professional-looking work. I love it. I’m glad your sister pointed the way to your new blog - now I’m off to update my Bloglines…
on February 12, 2008 at 12:28 pm45 Knitnana

Gorgeous! Oh…the sweater, too! *wink*
(((hugs)))
on February 12, 2008 at 1:45 pm46 LoriG

Very nice! I just finished my Gathered Pullover on Sunday, but I haven’t blocked it yet. The cuffs and bottom need some help as they are rolling a bit too much. I also have the very long arm problem so I added some (maybe too much) to my sleeves. Yes, I also love being able to alter patterns to fit!

Congratulations!
on February 12, 2008 at 1:47 pm47 theLady

That looks really nice on you! Much better than in IK.
on February 12, 2008 at 2:47 pm48 Heidi Bendixen Linton

You are amazing! Heidi
on February 12, 2008 at 6:11 pm49 Octopus Knits

Love it! Your mods are spot on, and it fits you wonderfully. I definitely want to make one for me : )
on February 12, 2008 at 6:43 pm50 ceylan gul

The pullover looks fantastic on you!
on February 12, 2008 at 11:52 pm51 Rachel

That looks gorgeous! The fit is PERFECT on you!! : )
on February 13, 2008 at 1:59 am52 Serenknitity

Hey, welcome to WordPress! Love the sweater, looks great. Grey is the new black, I feel - so much more flattering.
on February 13, 2008 at 7:35 am53 Kim

Oooh, it looks great! I looked a lot at this sweater but worried I might be too boobylicious. Yours fits wonderfully!

Also, is that your apartment? If it is, you’ve done a killer job of decorating.
on February 13, 2008 at 8:27 am54 Lisa

I didn’t want to make that sweater until I saw it on you! It fits beautifully.
on February 13, 2008 at 1:38 pm55 Marion

Beautiful! I like the new blog, too.
on February 13, 2008 at 7:00 pm56 soulhappy

I love wordpress! I also love that sweater — and truly you look amazing!!!
on February 13, 2008 at 7:40 pm57 Katherine Of It All

You look fabulous in that sweater (it’s the best version I’ve seen so far, seriously), and I deeply feel your arm-length pain. The photos are faboo too.
on February 15, 2008 at 9:47 am58 Red

Oh Queenie… It’s fabulous! I love it.. it IS so you.
on February 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm59 Clumsy Knitter

Wow–your sweater looks great! I want one now!
on February 19, 2008 at 7:35 pm60 jacqueline

erin this is absolutely gorgeous! omg - how lovely it turned out. i’ve actually had it in my ravelry queue for a little while now and you are inspiring me to make it.

btw - i stumbled on your new blog by accident! love the new digs.
on March 26, 2008 at 7:33 pm61 Creightonzu

Nice post., brother

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