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The quintessential wool pullover with a luxurious ribbed shawl collar never goes out of style. With iconic good looks in woolen-spun Shelter or Tones’ heathered hues, Brownstone effortlessly layers over workweek button-downs and weekend t-shirts alike. Seamless, bottom-up raglan construction and an easy, straight fit refined with short-row shaping make Brownstone an instant classic to knit and to wear — this updated version offers a wider range of sizes and instructions for adjusting sleeve and body length.

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Classic Aran style goes minimalist in a pretty pullover with just enough details. Honeycomb panels flanked by crocheted bobbles and mirrored cables adorn the front and back on a plush bed of gently textured moss stitch. Several inches of positive ease keep the fit relaxed enough for weekend wear, but professional good looks make Backbay fetching with a wool skirt and tights or a smart pair of trousers, too. Backbay is knit with Shelter in the round to the armholes; the front, back, and set-in sleeves are then worked flat and seamed together.

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Distinctive side and shoulder details make this reverse stockinette pullover fly true. Narrow columns of crossed stitches travel up the sides and beneath the sleeves to flow into the raglan lines at the yoke, with tendrils of crossed stitches joining the confluence to form a striking pattern. Fletching is worked in Shelter from the single-ribbed hem and cuffs upward, entirely in the round and from written instructions only. Long lines and waist shaping make this pullover elegant as well as comfortable.

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This collection wouldn’t be complete without a classic, oversized pullover. Michele used two strands of Shelter to achieve a warm and cozy garment with a comfortable A-Line silhouette and luxurious ribbed turtleneck. The raglan yoke makes for a comfortable fit and keeps excess fabric from the shoulder area. The garment is worked from the top-down, allowing for easy customization of Sleeve and Body lengths. This is the type of fast, cozy knit that we always feel like knitting, no matter what the season! Designer: Michele Wang Collection: Spring…

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Shelter marls make the simplest fabrics eye-catching, and exposing the pebbled texture of the purl side only heightens the effect. The Mossbank pullover adds ribbed edges in a coordinating solid color as a grounding accent. Tailored shaping with set-in sleeves, a generous neckline, and just enough ease for layering make this sweater the kind of simple basic that quickly becomes indispensible as a wardrobe anchor. Mossbank is worked flat and seamed, with the neckband knit in the round after assembly. Designer: Kerry Robb Collection: Wool People, Volume…

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The Platonic ideal of a pullover — that sweater that embodies all your favorite design elements and fits you just right is here! Beyond the basic pattern, Box Pullover’s illustrated workbook format empowers you to assemble your dream sweater by self-selecting details such as hem stitch and style, collar shape, and sleeve length. Knit in lightweight, woolen-spun Loft or Tones Light , or smooth worsted-spun Peerie , the Collage series’ step-by-step structure takes the hard work out of personalizing your wardrobe, ensuring smooth sailing from cast on to bind off no matter the details.

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Fashion and ease comingle in the showstopping Weidlinger pullover. The architectural angles of its modular construction are softened by ribbons of delicate purls throughout. Furrows of broken rib comprise the collar and cuffs, adding interest and structure to even the smallest details, while perpendicular ridges are thoughtfully placed across the front to flatter any shape. Rich in both texture and comfort, Weidlinger will be your go-to pullover for any occasion, from restorative time at home with a cup of tea to your next night out with friends.

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Blume is a classic pullover perching serenely in a comfortable spot between oversized and fitted. Its fabric features rippling cables surrounding purls on a predominantly stockinette body, rather like marbled rock or traveling vines. While expressively textured, the allover placement of the cables makes Blume’s fabric appear evenly balanced and leaves enough room for a deep and luxurious folded-over turtleneck to weather the crisp chill. This pullover in Arbor is worked flat, in pieces, from the bottom up, then sewn together. After assembly, the collar is picked up and worked in the round.

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Like the central spines of tropical leaves, linear ridges rise above sloped angles bringing the organic to the structural in Haskins, a modern pullover for every body. A comfortable dropped neckline complements the breadth of its classic set-in shoulder, making this an easy choice for layering over button-ups or collared shirts. Inscribed with panels of twisted knits and tidy cables on both the front and back, this pullover is an elevated addition to any workhorse wardrobe. This impressive design belies straightforward knitting techniques and wears well in Arbor ’s 100% Targhee wool.

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A handsomely cabled pullover is never out of style, and a long-wearing mid-weight yarn is the perfect choice for a sweater to see you through the decades. At first glance, Svenson appears to be composed of traditional Aran motifs, but the honeycomb texture of the central panels incorporates purl stitches to unusual effect, and the flanking horseshoe cables playfully experiment with scale. A moss stitch ground and half-twisted rib edges complete the study in textures, putting Arbor through all its paces.

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"This bold pullover uses a unique decrease technique to highlight the strong architectural lines of the ribbed raglan yoke. Worked from the bottom up, the straightforward construction provides knitters with sizing and proportion options on both body and sleeves, making it easy to create the fit that’s just right for you. The deep 2x2 ribbed yoke begins below the chest level for a flattering overall proportion and the pullover’s plain stockinette lower section, and simple 1x1 ribbed trims keep the focus on the beautiful shaping details of the yoke.

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The generous shawl collar of this richly textured classic pullover will keep you nice and warm. The simple, bold, mirrored cables on a ground of moss stitch create flattering vertical lines on the body and can be worked from written instructions or from charts, according to your preference. Millisande is knit in the round from the bottom up to the underarms without shaping; the yoke and set-in sleeve caps are completed flat and shaped with sloped bind-offs for tidy, traditional construction. After seaming, the collar is shaped by picking up stitches first from the back neck.

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Colorblocking meets ombré in the Mélange scarf. Imagined as a knitter’s version of paint-by-numbers, five strands of laceweight Vale are held together in differing combinations of light and dark colors to create subtle shifts of tone and value. The medley of light and dark make for well-blended yet striking sections up the scarf, while the multiple strands worked together amplify Vale’s softness and cushiony bounce. The sweater shown on the model is Jared Flood’s Backbay pullover from the Fall 2014 collection. Designer: Jared Flood Collection…

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The on-trend silhouette of the Collomia pullover offers a dramatic canvas for a timeless stranded colorwork yoke. The woolen-spun texture of Shelter yarn softens the bold stripes and ornate snowflake motifs. With seams only at the underarms and knit at a worsted gauge, Collomia is just as alluring to knit as it is to wear. Knit from the bottom up, the front and back of Collomia are cast on separately for the split hem, then joined knit circularly in one piece. The colorful yoke is worked in the round.

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Woolens includes 11 patterns by designer Jared Flood, founder and creative director of Brooklyn Tweed. From hats and cowls to scarves, shawls, and wraps, projects suitable for adventurous beginners and seasoned knitters abound. Several patterns in the book offer multiple design pathways that allow the maker to customize the garment according to personal taste. Many designs are unisex. A thorough techniques section shepherds knitters through the patterns and serves as a valuable standalone reference resource. Designer: Jared Flood Preview Woolens | Jared…

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A companion design to Véronik’s Gelsomina Aran Pullover (also included in our Fall 12 collection), these pretty wristwarmers are a great project for a single skein of Loft. Their simple shape and construction is also perfect for new cablers wanting to hone their skills. Designer: Véronik Avery Collection: Fall…

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CYCLONE: An area of closed, circular fluid motion rotating in the same direction as the earth, characterized by inward spiraling winds. Cyklon is a knitted sleeveless top which twists in a circular motion around the body, folding and draping according to how the wearer positions the armholes on the shoulders. Designer: Alison Brookbanks Collection: Wool People, Volume…

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This unique hat, made with a mobius twist, is deceptively simple to knit. The main portion of Quincy is worked as a flat strip of garter stitch, knit back-and-forth with built-in I-cord on both sides. When this piece reaches sufficient length, the fabric is given a half-twist and the ends are then grafted together using kitchener stitch. You will now have a mobius strip from which you will pick up crown stitches. Crown shaping is worked traditionally, in the round, from this point onward to close the top. Designer: Jared Flood Collection: Classics ; Holiday…

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A bold Icelandic-style yoke printed with a spirograph of interlacing chevrons is striking on anybody. Spearheads knits up lightning fast in two high-contrast colors of Quarry to fend off the winter chill. We paired Gypsum with Lazulite and Hematite; imagine the yoke in Citrine on a background of Obsidian or marry Slate with Sandstone for a mellow contrast. Reversing the dark and light colors should be equally successful. Choose single or double rib for the hem, cuffs and neckband according to your liking. Pattern includes unisex sizing. Designer: Jared Flood Collection: Fall…

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Bring a little summer sun into your everyday with the Bajadas shawl. This happy triangular shawl will put a smile on your face with its enjoyable rows of garter stitch and fun mosaic colorwork. Dramatic triangles and chevron shapes break through the solid-colored fabric, inviting you to channel your most joyful palette. Bound by a sleek, corded edge, Bajadas is radiant in any of Peerie’s glowing Merino solids. Designer: Bérangère Cailliau Collection: BT Summer Share on social…

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“This wrap pattern was designed to give knitters several options for construction and size. It is recommended that you refer to the diagrams when choosing the version you would like to make. Version A is a simple rectangle that features a triangular garter stitch inlay; Version 2 is an L-Shape that features an arrowhead garter inlay centered over the shawl’s “spine”. Each wrap includes a wide or narrow version to choose from and the optional mesh extensions may be embraced or ignored (knitter’s preference!).

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For knitters who love a geometric puzzle, this study in modular asymmetry will keep the brain and the needles busy. Constructed in squares and triangles worked from the edges inward, Counterpane uses bands of stockinette, garter, and brioche to create three-dimensional texture as well as arresting diagonal lines. Each section is worked on stitches picked up from the previous square and newly cast on. The sleeve cuffs achieve a subtle bloused form by echoing the brioche and garter bands of the blocks. Designer: Norah Gaughan Collection: Winter…

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Earn an advanced degree in lace with this stunning stole from Leila Raven, a long-time contributor to Wool People and Brooklyn Tweed collections who’s given us favorites like Stasis (Spring Thaw) and Bough (Wool People 6). Mirepoix’s geometric zigzags of three distinct motifs involve double-sided patterning, but the work becomes rhythmic and intuitive after the first repeats. The chevron mesh border is worked together with the main fabric of the stole and wraps the corners to become a knitted-on edging at the short ends. Two short grafts make for an all-but-invisible finish.

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An infinity scarf becomes rich in possibilities when it’s worked circularly with entirely different patterns on each side. Hoquiam pairs a chain of cable medallions on seed stitch with a motif of lacy leaves to create an intriguing play of textures and forms. Designer: Dianna Walla Collection: Wool People, Volume…

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