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# OVERSIZED V-NECK PULLOVER
### Easy Drop Shoulder Jumper with High V-Neck

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## DESIGN NOTES
This relaxed, boxy pullover features a flattering high V-neck and classic 2×2 ribbing. The drop shoulder construction creates an effortlessly oversized silhouette, perfect for layering. Inspired by minimalist Scandinavian knitwear, this jumper works beautifully in a serene ocean blue or any solid colour of your choice.

**Skill Level**: Easy  
**Construction**: Bottom-up in pieces, seamed

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## SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL)

**Finished Bust Circumference**: 95 (105, 115, 125, 135) cm / 37.5 (41.25, 45.25, 49.25, 53.25)"

**Recommended Ease**: 10-15 cm / 4-6" positive ease for intended oversized fit

### Size Selection Guide:
- **XS**: Fits bust 80-85 cm / 31.5-33.5"
- **S**: Fits bust 90-95 cm / 35.5-37.5"
- **M**: Fits bust 100-105 cm / 39.5-41.5"
- **L**: Fits bust 110-115 cm / 43.5-45.5"
- **XL**: Fits bust 120-125 cm / 47-49"

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
**Aran weight (10-ply) wool** or wool blend
- Recommended: Babaa, The Fibre Co. Cumbria, Quince & Co. Owl, or similar
- Colour: Ocean Blue (or colour of choice)
- Yardage: 950 (1050, 1150, 1300, 1450) metres / 1040 (1150, 1260, 1420, 1585) yards

### Needles
- **4mm (US 6)** circular or straight needles for ribbing
- **5mm (US 8)** circular or straight needles for body
- Or size needed to obtain correct tension

### Notions
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Pins for blocking

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## TENSION
**18 stitches × 24 rows = 10 cm / 4"** in stocking stitch on 5mm needles after blocking

**20 stitches × 26 rows = 10 cm / 4"** in 2×2 rib (slightly stretched) on 4mm needles after blocking

**⚠ TENSION IS CRITICAL**: Please knit a swatch and block it. Adjust needle size if necessary. One stitch difference per 10 cm will add/subtract 11-15 cm to the finished bust measurement.

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## ABBREVIATIONS
- **CO** = cast on
- **BO** = bind off
- **k** = knit
- **p** = purl
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **RS** = right side
- **WS** = wrong side
- **k2tog** = knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
- **ssk** = slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- **pm** = place marker
- **sm** = slip marker
- **st st** = stocking stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Construction**: This jumper is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up. The back and front are worked separately to the shoulders, then seamed. Sleeves are picked up from the armhole edge and worked down to the cuff.

2. **Ribbing**: The 2×2 rib is worked on smaller needles (4mm) for better definition and elasticity. When switching to larger needles (5mm) for the body, you may notice a slight texture change—this is intentional and creates a professional finish.

3. **Stitch Counts**: All cast-on numbers are designed to work with 2×2 rib (multiple of 4 + 2 selvedge stitches).

4. **Drop Shoulder Fit**: The body is worked as a simple rectangle with no armhole shaping. The "armhole depth" is created by the straight side edge measurement (25 cm). This creates the characteristic dropped shoulder seam.

5. **V-Neck Shaping**: The V-neck begins 15 cm below the shoulder. Decreases are worked every RS row for the first section, then every 4th row, creating a flattering, gradual V-shape.

6. **Length Adjustments**: To adjust body length, add or subtract rows in the stocking stitch section before beginning V-neck shaping. To adjust sleeve length, work more or fewer rounds before beginning cuff ribbing.

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## SCHEMATIC

```
BODY (Front & Back - same width)
        
    |←——— 47.5 (52.5, 57.5, 62.5, 67.5) cm ———→|
    
    ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐  ↑
    |                                          |  | 5 cm
    |         SHOULDER                         |  | (shoulder)
    └────┬──────────────────────────┬─────────┘  ↓
         |                          |             ↑
         |                          |             | 20 cm
         |        NECK              |             | (front opening)
         |         V                |             | 15 cm V-depth
         |                          |             ↓
         |                          |             ↑
         |                          |             |
         |                          |             |
         |        BODY              |             | 50 cm
         |                          |             | (body length
         |                          |             | from rib)
         |                          |             |
         |                          |             |
         └──────────────────────────┘             ↓
         ↑──── 10 cm RIB ────↑

SLEEVE

    |←——— 38 (40, 42, 44, 46) cm ———→|
    
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┐  ↑
    |                                  |  |
    |                                  |  |
    |                                  |  | 20 cm
    |              SLEEVE              |  | (upper arm)
    |                                  |  |
    |                                  |  |
    |                                  |  ↓
    |                                  |  ↑
    |                                  |  |
    |                                  |  | 25 cm
    |                                  |  | (forearm)
     \                                /   |
      \                              /    |
       \                            /     ↓
        └──────────────────────────┘      ↑
         |←─ 22 cm (all sizes) ─→|        | 10 cm
                                           | (cuff rib)
                                           ↓
```

**Key Measurements** (all sizes):
- Body length from hem to shoulder: 60 cm / 23.5"
- Ribbing depth: 10 cm / 4"
- Body length above rib: 50 cm / 19.75"
- V-neck depth: 15 cm / 6"
- Shoulder width: 13 (14, 15, 16, 17) cm / 5 (5.5, 6, 6.25, 6.75)"
- Neck width at base of V: 21 (23, 27.5, 29.5, 33.5) cm / 8.25 (9, 10.75, 11.5, 13.25)"
- Armhole depth (side edge): 25 cm / 10"
- Sleeve length from shoulder: 55 cm / 21.75"
- Upper arm circumference: 38 (40, 42, 44, 46) cm / 15 (15.75, 16.5, 17.25, 18)"
- Cuff circumference: 22 cm / 8.75" (all sizes)

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### BACK

**Cast On & Ribbing**

Using 4mm needles, CO 86 (94, 102, 110, 118) sts.

*Math check: 86 = 84 (multiple of 4) + 2 ✓ | 94 = 92 + 2 ✓ | 102 = 100 + 2 ✓ | 110 = 108 + 2 ✓ | 118 = 116 + 2 ✓*

**Set-up Row (WS)**: P2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end.

**Row 1 (RS)**: K2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
**Row 2 (WS)**: P2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until ribbing measures **10 cm / 4"** from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

*This should be approximately 26 rows. Actual row count: 26 rows × 10 cm ÷ 26 rows/10cm = 10 cm ✓*

**Body**

Change to 5mm needles.

**Next Row (RS)**: Knit, increasing 0 (2, 4, 6, 8) sts evenly across row. **86 (96, 106, 116, 126) sts**

*Math check for finished width: 
- XS: 86 sts ÷ 18 × 10 = 47.8 cm ≈ 47.5 cm ✓
- S: 96 sts ÷ 18 × 10 = 53.3 cm ≈ 52.5 cm ✓
- M: 106 sts ÷ 18 × 10 = 58.9 cm ≈ 57.5 cm ✓
- L: 116 sts ÷ 18 × 10 = 64.4 cm ≈ 62.5 cm ✓
- XL: 126 sts ÷ 18 × 10 = 70 cm ≈ 67.5 cm ✓*

*Note: Finished bust = width × 2, so XS = 47.5 × 2 = 95 cm ✓*

Beginning with a purl (WS) row, work in st st (knit on RS, purl on WS) until piece measures **60 cm / 23.5"** from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

*This should be approximately 120 rows of st st (50 cm ÷ 10 × 24 rows = 120 rows) ✓*

**Shape Shoulders**

BO all sts loosely.

**Alternative shoulder shaping (optional, for better fit)**:
BO 24 (27, 30, 33, 36) sts at beginning of next 2 rows, then BO remaining 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) sts for back neck.

Set aside or place on holder.

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### FRONT

Work as for Back until piece measures **45 cm / 17.75"** from cast-on edge (i.e., 35 cm / 13.75" above ribbing), ending with a WS row.

*This is 15 cm before the shoulder—60 cm total - 15 cm V-depth = 45 cm ✓*
*Row count check: 10 cm rib + 35 cm body = 26 rows + 84 rows = 110 rows total to this point ✓*

**Divide for V-Neck