Inspired by the dramatic ridges and sharp contours of Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus, this pullover showcases bold geometric colorwork that echoes the mountain’s angular slopes. The two-tone motif is worked in stranded knitting across the body, with mirrored lines that create depth and movement. Solid stockinette at the yoke, sleeves, and hem provides balance, letting the striking patterning take center stage.

The sweater features a straight body and set-in style sleeves for a comfortable fit, framed with ribbing at the neckline, cuffs, and hem for a clean finish. Worked seamlessly, the design highlights the rhythm of the charted motif while keeping the construction approachable.

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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.

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Finished Measurements
37.5 (41.25, 45, 49.25, 52.5, 56.5), {60.25, 64, 67.75, 70.75}”/ 94 (103, 112.5, 123, 131.5, 141.5), {150.5, 160, 169.5, 177} cm bust circumference.
Shown in size M (45”/112.5 cm) on 38”/95 cm bust with 7”/17.5 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn
Fingering weight yarn (approximate amounts):
1300 (1430, 1560, 1700, 1820, 1960), {2090, 2220, 2350, 2450} yards/1183 (1301, 1420, 1547, 1656, 1784), {1902, 2020, 2139, 2230} m.

Color A (blue): 890 (975, 1070, 1160, 1240, 1340), {1430, 1520, 1610, 1670} yards/810 (887, 974, 1056, 1128, 1219), {1301, 1383, 1465, 1520} m.

Color B (off-white): 410 (455, 490, 540, 580, 620),
{660, 700, 740, 780} yards/373 (414, 446, 491, 528, 564), {601, 637, 673, 710} m.

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Miss Babs Putnam (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 400 yards/365 m in 3.9 oz/110 g),
Color A (blue): Pathway, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4), {4, 4, 4, 5} skeins. Color B (off-white): White Peppercorn, 2 skeins.

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Needles
Sizes US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular. Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular and 16”/40 cm. (Optional: spare needles of same size). Set of double-pointed needles of the same sizes. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

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Notions
Stitch markers, removable stitch markers or safety pins, waste yarn, tapestry needle.

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Gauge
26 stitches and 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch or charted pattern on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking.
28 stitches and 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm in charted pattern on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking.

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Notes
• This pullover is worked from the top down in rows to underarms, then front and back are joined and body is worked in the round.
• Stitches for sleeves are picked up along the armholes and sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.

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Difficulty: Intermediate