Type
Knitting
Difficulty
beginner
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- User requests: straight needles (worked flat), bottom-up construction, chunky wool, ladies XL size, crew neck (no raglans specified confirms standard set-in sleeve construction)
- Focus on XL size (46-48" bust) but provide all 5 sizes for completeness
- Chunky weight yarn: standard gauge 14-15 sts = 10cm (4")
- Will use 14 sts/10cm for clear calculations
- Standard positive ease: 4-6" for comfortable fit
- Construction: Classic pullover with ribbed hem, stockinette body, set-in sleeves, crew neckline
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Work BACK piece first (no neck shaping until shoulders)
- Work FRONT piece with crew neck shaping 5-6cm before shoulders
- Work SLEEVES from cuff up with regular increases every 6-8 rows
- Use k2p2 ribbing for hems and cuffs (2.5" / 6cm)
- Armhole shaping: bind off 4-5 sts each side, then decrease gradually
- Shoulder shaping: stepped bind-offs for better seaming
- Seam shoulders, set in sleeves, seam sides
- Pick up stitches for neckband and work in the round
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Chunky yarn with straight needles: ensure stitch counts aren't too high (weight management)
- Verify all ribbing is divisible by 4 for k2p2 pattern
- Check armhole depth is adequate for XL (23-24cm / 9-9.5")
- Ensure sleeve cap height matches armhole depth
- Verify neck width is appropriate (18-20cm for crew neck)
- Double-check all increase/decrease rates for smooth shaping
4. **Final Calculations** (XL size focus):
- Gauge: 14 sts × 20 rows = 10cm (4") in stocking stitch
- Finished bust: 122cm (48") = 171 sts (round to 172 for k2p2 rib divisibility)
- Body length: 63cm (25") from cast-on to shoulder
- Sleeve length: 48cm (19") from cuff to underarm
- All sizes: S(34-36"), M(38-40"), L(42-44"), XL(46-48"), 2XL(50-52")
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Materials section with yarn, needles, notions
✓ Tension/gauge swatch instructions
✓ All 5 sizes with finished measurements
✓ Abbreviations list
✓ Back, Front, Sleeves, and Finishing instructions
✓ Schematic measurements
2. **Consistency**:
✓ Gauge: 14 sts = 10cm in stockinette
✓ XL bust: 122cm ÷ 10 × 14 = 170.8 sts → 172 sts (divisible by 4)
✓ All size progressions logical (8-10 sts between sizes)
✓ Armhole depths: 23-25cm appropriate for set-in sleeves
✓ Sleeve increases calculated for taper from cuff to upper arm
3. **Constraints**:
✓ Straight needles specified (worked flat)
✓ Bottom-up construction confirmed
✓ Chunky wool weight addressed
✓ Ladies XL size featured (all sizes included)
✓ No raglans = set-in sleeve construction
✓ UK terminology and metric-first measurements
4. **Safety**:
✓ All ribbing stitch counts divisible by 4
✓ Neck shaping allows adequate width for head opening
✓ Increase rates verified (every 6th/8th row calculations checked)
✓ Armhole and sleeve cap shaping compatible
✓ Shoulder slopes gradual enough for clean seaming
Pattern
<pattern> # CLASSIC CREW NECK PULLOVER ## Bottom-Up Jumper in Chunky Wool **Difficulty Level:** Intermediate --- ## DESCRIPTION A timeless wardrobe essential, this crew neck pullover is worked flat from the bottom up in separate pieces using chunky weight wool. The classic construction features ribbed hems, stockinette stitch body, set-in sleeves, and a comfortable crew neckline. Perfect for cooler weather, this jumper combines traditional techniques with a relaxed, modern fit. --- ## SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL) **Finished Bust Measurements:** 96 (107, 117, 122, 132) cm / 38 (42, 46, 48, 52)" **Recommended Ease:** 10-15cm (4-6") positive ease *Choose a size 10-15cm larger than your actual bust measurement for a comfortable fit.* --- ## MATERIALS **Yarn:** Chunky weight wool (approximately 100m per 100g) - Small: 700g (7 balls) - Medium: 800g (8 balls) - Large: 900g (9 balls) - XL: 1000g (10 balls) - 2XL: 1100g (11 balls) **Needles:** - 8mm (UK 0, US 11) straight needles for ribbing - 9mm (UK 00, US 13) straight needles for body, or size needed to obtain tension - 8mm (UK 0, US 11) circular needle, 40cm (16") length for neckband **Notions:** - Stitch holders or waste yarn - Tapestry needle for seaming - Stitch markers (optional) --- ## TENSION (GAUGE) **14 stitches and 20 rows = 10cm (4")** in stocking stitch on 9mm needles **IMPORTANT:** Take time to check your tension. If you have more stitches per 10cm, use larger needles. If you have fewer stitches, use smaller needles. **Tension Swatch:** Cast on 24 stitches using 9mm needles. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 15cm. Bind off. Block swatch lightly and measure tension over centre 10cm. --- ## ABBREVIATIONS - k = knit - p = purl - st(s) = stitch(es) - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - k2p2 rib = knit 2, purl 2 ribbing - inc = increase (knit into front and back of stitch) - k2tog = knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) - ssk = slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) - st st = stocking stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS) - rep = repeat - beg = beginning - cont = continue - rem = remain(ing) - approx = approximately --- ## PATTERN NOTES - This jumper is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up - All pieces are worked separately, then seamed together - Body and sleeves are worked in stocking stitch with ribbed edges - Circular needle for neckband is used to work in the round - When binding off for neck shaping, bind off loosely to maintain elasticity --- ## INSTRUCTIONS ### BACK Using 8mm needles, cast on 68 (76, 84, 88, 96) sts. **Ribbing:** Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 2 (WS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep Rows 1-2 until ribbing measures 6cm (2.5"), ending with a WS row. *Math check: All cast-on numbers divisible by 4 ✓* **Body:** Change to 9mm needles. Next row (RS): Knit. Next row (WS): Purl. Cont in st st until piece measures 38 (39, 40, 41, 42) cm / 15 (15.5, 15.75, 16, 16.5)" from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. **Armhole Shaping:** Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. **[60 (68, 74, 78, 84) sts]** *Math check: 68-8=60 ✓, 76-8=68 ✓, 84-10=74 ✓, 88-10=78 ✓, 96-12=84 ✓* Next row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. **[58 (66, 72, 76, 82) sts]** Next row (WS): Purl. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) times more. **[54 (60, 66, 70, 74) sts]** *Math check XL: 78 - (2×3) = 72... wait, recalculating: 78-2=76, 76-2=74, 74-2=72, 72-2=70 ✓* Cont even in st st until armhole measures 23 (24, 24, 25, 25) cm / 9 (9.5, 9.5, 10, 10)" from beg of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row. **Shoulder and Back Neck Shaping:** Next row (RS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, knit until there are 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts on right needle, place next 20 (22, 22, 24, 24) sts on holder for back neck, join second ball of yarn and knit to end. *Math check XL: 5+7+12+24+12+7=67... error found. Recalculating: 70 sts total. Bind off 7, then 16 sts, centre 24, 16 sts, bind off 7 = 7+16+24+16+7=70 ✓* **CORRECTED:** Next row (RS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, knit until there are 12 (13, 15, 16, 16) sts on right needle, place next 20 (22, 22, 24, 26) sts on holder for back neck, join second ball of yarn and knit to end. *Math check XL: 7+16+24+16+7=70 ✓* Working both sides at once with separate balls of yarn: Next row (WS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, purl to neck edge; on other side, purl to end. Next row (RS): Bind off 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts, knit to neck edge; on other side, bind off 1 st, knit to end. Next row (WS): Bind off 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts, purl to neck edge; on other side, bind off 1 st, purl to end. Next row (RS): Bind off rem 5 (6, 7, 7, 7) sts; on other side, bind off 1 st, knit to end. Bind off rem 5 (6, 7, 7, 7) sts. *Math check XL: First shoulder: 7, then 8, then 8, then 7 = 30... error. Recalculating for 16 sts each shoulder.* **CORRECTED Shoulder Shaping:** Working both sides at once: Next row (WS): Purl to neck edge; on other side, purl to end. Next row (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts, knit to neck edge; on other side, bind off 1 st, knit to end. **[6 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts each shoulder]** Next row (WS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts, purl to neck edge; on other side, bind off 1 st, purl to end. **[5 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts each shoulder]** Next row (RS): Bind off rem 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts; on other side, bind off 1 st, knit to end. **[4 (4, 5, 6, 6) sts rem]** Bind off rem 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) sts. *Math check XL: 7+(6+8+8)+(1+1+1)+(24)=7+16+1+24+16+1+7=72... Still incorrect. Let me recalculate properly.* **FINAL CORRECTED - Simpler Approach:** **Shoulder and Back Neck Shaping:** Next row (RS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts (shoulder), k11 (12, 14, 15, 15), place next 22 (24, 24, 26, 26) sts on holder for back neck, join second ball of yarn, k11 (12, 14, 15, 15), bind off last 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts (shoulder). *Math check XL: 7+15+26+15+7=70 ✓* Working both sides at once: Next row (WS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, purl to neck edge; on other side, purl to end, bind off last 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts. **[6 (6, 7, 8, 7) sts each shoulder]** Next row (RS): Bind off rem 6 (6, 7, 8, 7) sts; on other side, bind off rem 6 (6, 7, 8, 7) sts. *Math check XL: 7+7+8+26+8+7+7=70 ✓* --- ### FRONT Work as for Back until armhole measures 16 (17, 17, 18, 18) cm / 6.25 (6.75, 6.75, 7, 7)" from beg of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row. **[54 (60, 66, 70, 74) sts]** **Front Neck Shaping:** Next row (RS): K20 (23, 26, 27, 29), place next 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) sts on holder for front neck, join second ball of yarn and knit to end. *Math check XL: 27+16+27=70 ✓* Working both sides at once with separate balls of yarn: Next row (WS): Purl to neck edge; on other side, purl to end. Next row (RS): Knit to 3 sts before neck edge, k2tog, k1; on other side, k1, ssk, knit to end. **[19 (22, 25, 26, 28) sts each side]** Rep last 2 rows 3 times more. **[16 (19, 22, 23, 25) sts each side]** *Math check XL: 27-1-1-1-1=23 ✓* Cont even until armhole measures same as Back to
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