Bess Pullover by Irina Anikeeva

Bess Pullover

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Charted pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1240 - 2380 yards (1134 - 2176 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66)”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.
English
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This pullover is a celebration of texture and geometry, worked in an allover lace and knit-purl motif that creates a richly sculpted fabric. Horizontal bands of chevrons, diamonds, and eyelets alternate to form a rhythm of patterning that feels both modern and timeless.

The silhouette of this top-down pullover is relaxed yet refined, with a round yoke, straight body, and slightly tapered sleeves finished with deep ribbed cuffs. A simple ribbed hem and neckline provide clean framing that balances the ornate fabric.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66)”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

Finished Measurements
37 (40, 46.25, 49.25, 52.5, 58.5), {61.5, 64.52, 67.75, 70.75}”/ 92.5 (100, 115.5, 123, 131.5, 146.5), {154, 161.5, 169.5, 177} cm bust circumference.
Pullover shown measures 46.25”/115.5 cm on 38”/95 cm bust with 81⁄4”/20.5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn (approximate amounts): 1240 (1350, 1550, 1660, 1760, 1970), {2070, 2180, 2280, 2380} yards/1128 (1228, 1411, 1511, 1601, 1793), {1884, 1984, 2075, 2166) m.
Miss Babs Tarte (75% Superwash Merino Wool,
15% Nylon, 10% Tencel; 500 yds/457 m in 4.3 oz/122 gr), Dark Adobe: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4), {5, 5, 5, 5} skeins.

Needles
Size US 3/3.25 mm: 16”/40 cm, 24”/60 cm circular and set of double-pointed needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace pattern, after blocking.

Notes
• This pullover is worked in one piece from the top down with round yoke shaping.

Difficulty: Intermediate