Alaskan Pullover

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Simple in its design and knitting, this pullover is knit top-down using the raglan method. Easy to put on and take off and with two options of neck treatment (cords or a zipper), this sweater is sure to become a favorite in your family. The back is a little longer than the front giving it a whimsical look! There are 3 pattern files: children’s and adults’ version (2 files: for men and women)

Children’s Version:

Sizes: 6months, 1 year, 2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years, 12 years

Finished measurements: 21.75 (23.25, 26.25, 28.25)29.75, 31.25, 32.75, 35“ around chest with 3-6” of positive ease

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Yarn: DK weight yarn

Yardage: 450 (520, 640, 765)860, 1030, 1165, 1330 yards in main color and 35 (40, 45, 45)60, 60, 65, 70 yards in contrast color

Adults’ Version

Finished measurements:
33¾ (38¼, 41¾, 46¼, 49¾)54¼, 57¾, 62¼“ around chest samples are Size 2 with 3” of positive ease (brown sweater)
and Size 5 with 4” of positive ease (blue sweater)

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn

Yardage:
1040 (1230, 1350, 1510, 1700)1860, 1990, 2170 yards in main color and 110 (125, 135, 180, 190)200, 215, 230 yards in contrast color

There are two versions of the pattern: for men and women

Both versions are the same except for these differences:

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  • Men’s version has longer body (underarm to hem);

  • Women’s version features sleeves with more tapered decrease shaping;

  • Men’s version features longer sleeves.

The pattern has been tech-edited by Chaitanya Muralidhara

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This pattern can also be purchased on Ravelry.