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# Pattern: Chunky NY Varsity Turtleneck
**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate
**Method:** Flat construction (Intarsia), seamed.

## Description
A relaxed-fit, dropped-shoulder pullover knitted in chunky cream wool. Features the iconic interlocking "NY" logo and "YANKEES" text intarsia-knit on the front panel. Finished with a cozy ribbed turtleneck, cuffs, and hem.

## Sizing & Measurements
**Sizes:** Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL
**To Fit Chest:** 86-91 (96-101, 106-112, 117-122, 127-132) cm / 34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) inches
**Finished Chest (Relaxed Fit):** 102 (113, 122, 133, 142) cm
**Finished Length (Size M):** 66 cm (26")
**Sleeve Length (Size M):** 52 cm (20.5")

## Materials
*   **Yarn:** Chunky / Bulky weight wool or wool blend.
    *   **Main Colour (MC - Cream):** 700 (800, 900, 1000, 1100) metres.
    *   **Contrast Colour (CC - Navy):** 100 metres (for Intarsia).
*   **Needles:**
    *   6.0mm (US 10) straight needles (for ribbing).
    *   6.5mm (US 10.5) straight needles (for body).
    *   6.0mm (US 10) circular needle, 40cm length (for turtleneck).
*   **Notions:** Tapestry needle, stitch holders, stitch markers.
*   **Embroidery Floss:** Navy (for "New York" text embroidery).

## Tension (Gauge)
14 stitches and 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using 6.5mm needles.
*Please check your tension carefully. If you have too many stitches per 10 cm, switch to larger needles. If too few, switch to smaller needles.*

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## CHARTS

**Chart Notes:**
*   Read charts from bottom to top.
*   Read Right Side (RS) rows (odd numbers) from Right to Left.
*   Read Wrong Side (WS) rows (even numbers) from Left to Right.
*   **Intarsia Method:** Do not carry the yarn across the back. Use separate bobbins or balls of yarn for each block of colour. Twist yarns around each other at colour changes to prevent holes.

**Colour Key:**
□ = Main Colour (Cream)
■ = Contrast Colour (Navy)

### CHART A: Interlocking NY Logo
*Placement: Centre Front*
*Width: 19 sts | Height: 24 rows*

```
24: □□□□□□■■□□■■□□□□□□□
23: □□□□□■■□□■■□□□□□□□□
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14: □□□□□■■■□□□□□□□□■■□
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11: □■■□□■■□■■□□□□□■■□
10: □■■□□■■□□■■□□□■■□□
 9: □■■□□■■□□□■■□■■□□□
 8: □■■■■■■□□□□■■■□□□□□
 7: □□□□□■■□□□□□□□□□□□□
 6: □□□□□■■□□□□□□□□□□□□
 5: □■■□□■■□□■■□□□□□□□
 4: □■■□□■■□□■■□□□□□□□
 3: □■■□□■■□□■■□□□□□□□
 2: □■■■■■■□□■■□□□□□□□
 1: □□□□□□□□□■■□□□□□□□
```

### CHART B: YANKEES Block Text
*Placement: Above Logo*
*Width: 29 sts | Height: 7 rows*

```
7: ■□□■□□■■□□■□□■□■□□■□■■■□■■■□■■■
6: ■□□■□■□□■□■■□■□■□■□□■□□■□□■□□■
5: □■■□□■■■■□■□■■□■■□□■■■□■■■□■■■
4: □■■□□■□□■□■□□■□■■□□■□□□■□□□□□■
3: □■■□□■□□■□■□□■□■□■□■■■□■■■□■■■
2: □■■□□■□□■□■□□■□■□■□■□□□■□□□□□■
1: □■■□□■□□■□■□□■□■□■□■■■□■■■□■■■
```
*(Note: Spacing is tight to fit center chest. Ensure floats are caught loosely on the back).*

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## Instructions

### BACK
Using 6.0mm straight needles and MC, cast on 70 (78, 86, 94, 98) sts.
**Ribbing:**
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Work in rib for 6 cm (2.5"), ending with a WS row. [Size M check: 78 sts]

**Body:**
Change to 6.5mm needles.
Work in Stockinette Stitch (Knit on RS, Purl on WS) until piece measures 42 (42, 41, 40, 39) cm from cast-on edge.
*(Note: Larger sizes have shorter body-to-armhole measurements because the armhole depth is deeper).*

**Shape Armholes (Dropped Shoulder):**
Place a locking stitch marker at each end of the last row to verify the start of the armhole.
Continue straight in St st until piece measures 66 (66, 68, 70, 72) cm total length, ending with a WS row.

**Shape Shoulders:**
Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) sts at beginning of next 4 rows. [42 (46, 50, 54, 54) sts rem]
Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 10) sts at beginning of next 2 rows. [28 (30, 32, 34, 34) sts rem]
Cast off remaining 28 (30, 32, 34, 34) sts for back neck.

### FRONT
Work as for Back until ribbing is complete.
Change to 6.5mm needles. Work 2 rows in St st.

**Placement of Intarsia Charts:**
*Tip: Locate the centre of your row. Chart A is 19 sts wide, so it starts 9 sts before the centre stitch. Chart B is 29 sts wide, so it starts 14 sts before the centre stitch.*

1.  Work in St st with MC until piece measures 20 cm from cast-on edge.
2.  **Begin Chart A (Logo):**
    Next Row (RS): Knit 25 (29, 33, 37, 39) sts MC, work Row 1 of Chart A (19 sts), Knit 26 (30, 34, 38, 40) sts MC.
    Continue following Chart A through Row 24.
3.  Work 4 rows in MC St st.
4.  **Begin Chart B (Text):**
    Next Row (RS): Knit 20 (24, 28, 32, 34) sts MC, work Row 1 of Chart B (29 sts), Knit 21 (25, 29, 33, 35) sts MC.
    Continue following Chart B through Row 7.
5.  Continue in MC St st until piece measures 58 (58, 60, 62, 64) cm, ending with a WS row.

**Shape Front Neck:**
Next Row (RS): Knit 26 (29, 32, 36, 38) sts, turn. Leave remaining sts on a holder.
**Left Side:**
Work 1 row purl.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows. [22 (25, 28, 32, 34) sts rem]
Decrease 1 st at neck edge on every RS row 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times. [21 (24, 27, 30, 32) sts rem]
Work straight until Front matches Back length to shoulder shaping.
**Shape Shoulder:**
Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) sts at shoulder edge twice.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 7 (8, 9, 10, 10) sts.

**Right Side:**
Return to held sts. Slip centre 18 (20, 22, 22, 22) sts onto a holder for neck. Join yarn to remaining sts.
Knit to end.
Work 1 row purl.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge on every RS row 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times.
Work straight until Front matches Back length.
Shape shoulder as for Left Side.

### SLEEVES (Make 2)
Using 6.0mm straight needles and MC, cast on 34 (34, 38, 38, 42) sts.
Work in K2, P2 rib for 6 cm.
Change to 6.5mm needles.

**Shape Sleeve:**
Work in St st.
Inc 1 st at each end of 5th row and every following 6th (6th, 6th, 5th, 5th) row until there are 66 (70, 74, 80, 84) sts.
[Math Check Size M: 34 start. Target 70. +36 sts. 18 inc rows. 18*6 = 108 rows = ~54cm. Fits well.]
Continue straight until sleeve measures 52 (52, 53, 54, 54) cm from cast-on.
Place a marker at each end of the last row (to match up with body armhole markers).
Work 4 more rows straight.
Cast off loosely.

### ASSEMBLY & FINISHING
1.  Block all pieces to measurements. Steam blocked is best for intarsia to flatten the joins.
2.  Join right shoulder seam.

**Turtleneck:**
With RS facing and 6.0mm circular needle, pick up and knit:
*   14 (16, 18, 18, 20) sts down left front neck,
*   Knit across 18 (20, 22, 22, 22) sts from front holder,
*   14 (16, 18, 18, 20) sts up right front neck,
*   28 (30, 32, 34, 34) sts from back neck cast off edge.
Total: ~74-96 sts (Ensure count is divisible by 4).
Join in the round. Work in K2, P2 rib for 18 cm (7 inches) for a folded turtleneck, or desired length.
Cast off loosely in rib.

**Embroidery:**
Using Navy embroidery floss or split yarn, embroider "New York" in small script or block letters on the front chest, positioned below the Logo or where desired.

**Final Seaming:**
1.  Join left shoulder and neckband seam.
2.  Sew tops of sleeves to the body between the armhole markers.
3.  Sew side seams and sleeve seams.
4.  Weave in all ends.

*(Note: "New York Yankees" and the NY Logo are trademarks of the MLB. This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.)*