If you know me, you’ll already know that I’m inspired by American Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This is my second design that’s an interpretation of Justice Ginsburg’s Dissent jabot, a decorative collar that she wears when she reads dissenting opinions in the court. This fingering weight pullover comes with several versions to mix and match, including different sleeve and body lengths. I was thinking of persistent women as I knit all three samples. Wear yours with feminist defiance.

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There’s also a worsted weight cardigan and a hat version of this design.

Want to make a fingering weight cardigan instead of a pullover? Here’s a free hack for that, and a video on steeking.

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Finished Dimensions
Bust Circumference: 32(35, 38, 41) (44.25, 47, 50, 53) (56, 59, 62) in/81.5(89, 96.5, 104) (112.5, 119.5, 127, 134.5) (142, 150, 157.5) cm

Intended to be worn with +1-4 in/2.5-10 cm of positive ease. See image for schematic.

Shown in size 32 in/81.5 cm (ochre and grey) with 2 in/5 cm of positive ease and in size 44.25 in/112.5 cm (pink) with +2.25 in/6 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn

Both Cropped & Standard Versions

Contrast Colour:
200(215, 235, 250) (270, 290, 310, 325) (350, 370, 395) yd/
183(197, 215, 229) (247, 265, 283, 297) (320, 338, 361) m fingering weight yarn

Cropped Version

Main Colour:
1060(1160, 1260, 1355) (1455, 1560, 1695, 1780) (1905, 2030, 2160) yd/969(1061, 1152, 1239) (1330, 1426, 1550, 1628) (1742, 1856, 1975) m fingering weight yarn

Standard Length Version

Main Colour:
1120(1220, 1325, 1425) (1525, 1630, 1770, 1850) (1975, 2100, 2225) yd/1024(1116, 1212, 1303) (1394, 1490, 1618, 1692) (1806, 1920, 2035) m fingering weight yarn

Check the images for specific info about all the yarns shown in the photos.

Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.

29 sts/40 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in St st with smaller needle
29 sts/36 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in colourwork with larger needle

Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.

Ribbing & Stockinette Stitch

Suggeested Size US 2/2.75 mm needles:
∙ 16 in/40 cm circular needle
∙ 32 in/80 cm circular needle
∙ Set DPN’s, long circular needle for magic loop, or two circular needles — whichever is your preferred small-circumference knitting method.

Stranded Colourwork

Suggested Size US 4/3.5 mm needles:
∙ 32 in/80 cm circular needle (for larger sizes, a longer needle may be desired)

Notions
∙ stitch markers
∙ waste yarn
∙ tapestry needle

Skills
I consider this pattern to be intermediate level knitting. It includes working in the round, short row shaping, working stranded colourwork, picking up stitches, and shaping.

Shop for the yarn listed in this pattern:

Julie Asselin Anatolia and Nurtured Fine

Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sock

Fleece Artist Merino Slim

Quince & Co. Finch

Helpful Tutorials

• Swatching in the Round
• Short Row Shaping in the round
• 7 Tips to Improve Your Colourwork
• Knitting Colourwork with two hands (video)
• Catching Floats (video)
• Cardigan Hack
• Steeking Video

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