Stripes of Contrast by Justyna Lorkowska

Stripes of Contrast

Knitting
August 2025
Light Fingering ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1065 - 2460 yards (974 - 2249 m)
1-9
English

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Spring doesn’t often burst forth all at once, but rather emerges in fits and starts, with up and down temperatures and vestiges of winter tarrying into March or even April. This transitional pullover mimics that back-and-forth of seasons with alternating textured stripes, subtly adding a sense of flair to this basic wardrobe staple.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 4–12” / 10–30 cm of positive ease.
Sample made in size 4 with model’s bust measuring 43” / 110 cm.

Finished measurements
Finished bust circumference: 43.75 (48, 52.25, 56, 60.25) (64, 68.25, 72, 76.25)“ / 109.5 (120, 130.5, 140, 150.5) (160, 170.5, 180, 190.5) cm.

Materials
Yarn:
3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) hanks of New Zealandsk Lammeuld NO.3 by G-uld (100% lambs wool; 492 yds / 450 m – 100 g) in colourway Heather Lyb.
Or approx. 1065 (1185, 1355, 1480, 1675) (1820, 2075, 2215, 2460) yds / 975 (1085, 1340, 1350, 1530) (1665, 1900, 2030, 2250) m of light fingering-weight yarn.

Needles:
US 6 / 4.0 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs, US 4 / 3.5 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles and DPNs.
Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Stitch marker, locking stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn (optional), tapestry needle, blocking pins.

Gauge
21 sts & 30 rows/rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4.0 mm needles in St St, after blocking.