Saddle-Shoulder Men's Pullover Using Tahki Donegal Tweed
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The Design
This timeless sweater combines the relaxed ease of a modified drop shoulder with a slightly shaped shoulder line and gently sloped sleeve cap—the saddle tab squares it all up. The classic crew neck has a relaxed fit so it looks handsome over a collared shirt or a tee. And she’ll love its slouchy weekend comfort, too.
In Tahki Donegal Tweed, a 100% pure wool yarn made in Ireland, this pullover is sturdy enough for outdoor work and polished enough when out to dinner. This worsted weight yarn is warm and naturally breathable, and the traditional tweedy fabric we love. Knit in pieces and seamed using mattress stitch, the neck band is picked up and knit in the round.
Pattern is filled with technique support and photo tutorials that will carry you right through this project as well as serve you for many projects to come. From detailed swatching instructions for garment success to customizing the size just for him, seaming and shoulder shaping too―a true primer!
Pick up a copy of the pattern below and choose from one of the man-friendly shades of Tahki Donegal Tweed. The Basic Details tab will tell you how many skeins you'll need.
The Details
SIZES
Finished chest: 41 (44, 47, 50, 53, 56)"/104 (112, 119, 127, 135, 142)cm circumference, after seaming and blocking.
To fit chest: 36−38 (39−41, 42−44, 45–47, 48–50, 51–53)"/91−96 (99−104, 107−112, 114–119, 122–127, 130–135)cm. With ease of: Approx. 3–5"/7–13cm. For less ease, choose a smaller size; for more ease, choose a larger size.
Finished length: 27 (27½, 27½, 28, 28, 28½)"/68.5 (69.5, 69.5, 71, 71, 72)cm, from high-shoulder point (where shoulder meets neck, excluding ribbed neck band) to hem.
Details given for 41"/104cm finished size; larger sizes in parentheses ( ).
YARN
7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Tahki Donegal Tweed (183 yds/167m each).
Model is wearing 50"/127cm finished size with 5½"/14cm of ease; shown in Color 872 Embers.
For custom lengths: To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract approx. 29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 39) yds/ 27 (29, 30, 32, 34, 36)m of yarn for each 1"/2.5cm of knitted length
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 5 (3.75mm) needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle; 16"/40cm circular needle in same size.
4 locking markers.
Stitch holder.
Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
18 sts/27 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch.
Digital Saddle-Shoulder Men's Pullover pattern. (Download)
Printed Saddle-Shoulder Men's Pullover pattern. (Requires shipping.)
COLOR: 894 Dark Gray Green. Dark muted forest green.
COLOR: 869 Dark Taupe. Between brown and gray.
COLOR: 875 Gray Blue. Warm brownish grey, with tealy blue flecks.
COLOR: 884 Light Gray. Cool pale gray.
COLOR: 897 Charcoal Marl. Black swirled with pale gray.
COLOR: 833 Dark Chocolate. Cool dark chocolatey brown.
COLOR: 872 Embers. Muted brown-gray with orange flecks.
COLOR: 862 Denim. Medium blue jeans blue.
COLOR: 844 Midnight Blue. Dark navy blue with pops of brighter blue.
COLOR: 815 Navy Blue. Bright blue.
