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# THE CEDAR CROPPED PULLOVER
### A Cropped, Slightly Oversized Drop Shoulder Jumper with Turtleneck
**Pattern Code: KN-PULL-007-DK**

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## OVERVIEW

The Cedar Cropped Pullover is a relaxed, contemporary jumper featuring a boxy drop-shoulder silhouette, a deep ribbed turtleneck, and a cropped body length that sits just at or above the natural waist. Worked flat on straight needles and seamed for structure, this pattern is rated **Advanced** due to its multiple components, seaming requirements, and finishing precision.

The drop shoulder construction means there is **no armhole shaping** on the body — both the Back and Front are worked as clean rectangles from hem to shoulder. Sleeves are picked up directly from the straight side edges of the body and worked downward to the cuff.

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## SIZES

**S (M, L, XL, 2XL)**

To fit actual bust: **80–84 (88–92, 96–100, 104–108, 112–116) cm / 31.5–33 (34.5–36, 38–39.5, 41–42.5, 44–45.5)"**

Garment is designed to be worn with **4–6 inches / 10–15 cm of positive ease.**

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Finished Bust (full circumference)** | 96 cm / 38" | 104 cm / 41" | 112 cm / 44" | 120 cm / 47" | 128 cm / 50.5" |
| **Body Length (hem to shoulder)** | 37 cm / 14.5" | 37 cm / 14.5" | 38 cm / 15" | 38 cm / 15" | 39 cm / 15.5" |
| **Armhole Depth** | 22 cm / 8.5" | 23 cm / 9" | 24 cm / 9.5" | 25 cm / 10" | 26 cm / 10.25" |
| **Shoulder Width (each side)** | 8 cm / 3" | 9 cm / 3.5" | 10 cm / 4" | 11 cm / 4.25" | 12 cm / 4.75" |
| **Neck Opening Width** | 32 cm / 12.5" | 34 cm / 13.5" | 36 cm / 14" | 36 cm / 14" | 38 cm / 15" |
| **Sleeve Length (underarm to cuff)** | 44 cm / 17.5" | 44 cm / 17.5" | 45 cm / 17.75" | 45 cm / 17.75" | 46 cm / 18" |
| **Sleeve Width at Upper Arm** | 44 cm / 17.5" | 46 cm / 18" | 48 cm / 19" | 50 cm / 19.5" | 51 cm / 20" |
| **Sleeve Width at Cuff** | 22 cm / 8.5" | 22 cm / 8.5" | 23 cm / 9" | 24 cm / 9.5" | 24 cm / 9.5" |
| **Turtleneck Height** | 20 cm / 8" | 20 cm / 8" | 20 cm / 8" | 20 cm / 8" | 20 cm / 8" |

> **Note on Sleeve Width at Upper Arm:** Because this is a drop shoulder design, the sleeve width at the top equals **twice the armhole depth.** This is the intentional characteristic of the style and creates the relaxed, drapey upper arm.

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
- **Weight:** DK (Light Worsted / 8-ply)
- **Recommended Tension:** 22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm / 4" in stocking stitch
- **Yardage Required:**

| Size | Metres | Yards |
|---|---|---|
| S | 870 m | 950 yds |
| M | 970 m | 1,060 yds |
| L | 1,060 m | 1,160 yds |
| XL | 1,160 m | 1,270 yds |
| 2XL | 1,270 m | 1,390 yds |

*Yarn amounts include approximately 10% extra for seaming and the turtleneck. Choose a yarn with at least 200 m / 220 yds per 100 g skein.*

**Sample yarn suggestion:** Any smooth DK-weight yarn in wool, wool-blend, or cotton-blend. A yarn with good stitch definition is recommended for neat seams.

### Needles
- **Main Needle:** 4.0 mm (US 6) straight needles, at least 40 cm / 16" long
- **Ribbing Needle:** 3.5 mm (US 4) straight needles
- **Turtleneck:** 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle, 40 cm / 16" long (for working in the round), OR 3.5 mm (US 4) if you prefer a slightly tighter neck rib
- **Note:** If your tension is tighter or looser than stated, adjust needle size accordingly.

### Notions
- Stitch markers (4–6)
- Stitch holders or waste yarn (for shoulder stitches)
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and pins

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm / 4" × 4"**
Measured in stocking stitch on 4.0 mm needles after blocking.

> **This tension is critical.** A difference of even 1 stitch per 10 cm will affect the finished width significantly. For example, at the largest size (128 cm bust), 1 extra stitch per 10 cm = approx. 5–6 cm / 2" additional width.
>
> **Always knit a tension square of at least 15 cm × 15 cm, wash and block it as you intend to treat the finished garment, and measure before casting on.**

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **BO** | Bind off (cast off) |
| **CO** | Cast on |
| **k** | Knit |
| **k2tog** | Knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| **p** | Purl |
| **pm** | Place marker |
| **rem** | Remaining |
| **rep** | Repeat |
| **RS** | Right side |
| **sl** | Slip stitch |
| **ssk** | Slip, slip, knit slipped sts together (left-leaning decrease) |
| **st(s)** | Stitch(es) |
| **St st** | Stocking stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS) |
| **WS** | Wrong side |
| **2×2 rib** | *K2, p2* repeat |
| **yo** | Yarn over |

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Construction Order:** Back → Front → Seam Shoulders → Sleeves (pick up and work down) → Seam Sides and Sleeves → Turtleneck.

2. **Drop Shoulder:** There is **no armhole shaping.** The body pieces are worked as straight rectangles from cast-on to shoulder bind-off. The "armhole" is simply the vertical side edge of the body. The depth of the armhole is determined by how far down from the shoulder the sleeve is attached.

3. **Turtleneck:** The turtleneck is picked up and worked in the round after shoulder seaming. It is worked in 2×2 rib and is intentionally tall (20 cm / 8") to fold over into a classic turtleneck fold. If you prefer a single-layer cowl neck, work to 25 cm / 10" instead.

4. **Sleeve Direction:** Sleeves are picked up from the armhole edge (the straight side of the body) and worked **downward** to the cuff. This eliminates the need for a sleeve cap and is the hallmark of the drop shoulder construction.

5. **Seaming:** All seams are worked with mattress stitch for an invisible, professional finish. Use the yarn tail from cast-on or a length of the same yarn threaded onto a tapestry needle.

6. **Working Flat:** All pieces (Back, Front, Sleeves) are worked flat on straight needles. The turtleneck only is worked in the round on a circular needle.

7. **Right Side / Wrong Side:** The RS of stocking stitch is the knit (smooth) side. Unless otherwise stated, begin every piece with a RS row.

8. **Sizes:** Instructions are given for size S, with larger sizes in parentheses: **S (M, L, XL, 2XL).** Where only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

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## SCHEMATIC

```
BACK / FRONT (same shape):

  |←————————— 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) cm ————————→|
  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐   ↑
  │                    Neck BO                   │   |
  │  Shoulder│←— 32(34,36,36,38)cm →│Shoulder   │   |
  │  BO      │                      │ BO         │   |
  │          └──────────────────────┘           │   |   Body
  │                                              │   |   Length
  │                (St st body)                  │   |   37–39 cm
  │                                              │   |
  │                                              │   |
  ├──────────────────────────────────────────────┤   |
  │             2×2 Rib Hem (6 cm)               │   |
  └──────────────────────────────────────────────┘   ↓

SLEEVE (worked from top down, flat):

  |←————— Armhole depth × 2 ———————→|
  |←— 44(46,48,50,51) cm upper arm —→|
  ┌────────────────────────────────────┐   ↑
  │     Pick-up edge (top of sleeve)   │   |
  │                                    │   |   Sleeve
  │         (tapers to cuff)           │   |   Length
  │                                    │   |   44–46 cm
  ├────────────────────────────────────┤   |
  │     2×2 Rib Cuff (6 cm)           │   |
  └────────────────────────────────────┘   ↓
    |←— 22(22,23,24,24) cm cuff width —→|

TURTLENECK (worked in the round):

  ←—— Neck circumference ——→
  ┌──────────────────────────┐   ↑
  │   2×2 Rib (folds over)   │   |  20 cm
  └──────────────────────────┘   ↓
```

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## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

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### SECTION 1: BACK

**Cast on:**
Using 3.5 mm needles, CO **106 (115, 123, 132, 141) sts.**

> **Inline check:** At 22 sts / 10 cm:
> - S: 106 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 48.2 cm ≈ 48 cm ✓ (half of 96 cm finished bust)
> - M: 115 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 52.3 cm ≈ 52 cm ✓ (half of 104 cm)
> - L: 123 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 55.9 cm ≈ 56 cm ✓ (half of 112 cm)
> - XL: 132 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 60 cm ✓ (half of 120 cm)
> - 2XL: 141 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 64.1 cm ≈ 64 cm ✓ (half of 128 cm)

> **Stitch count note for ribbing:** 2×2 rib requires a multiple of 4 stitches, plus any edge stitches. For a balanced rib, adjust as follows if needed:
> - S: 106 sts = (26 × 4) + 2 → Begin and end with k2 for a balanced edge
> - M: 115 sts — not a multiple of 4. Work as: k1 (edge), *k2, p2*, end k2, k1 (edge) = 115 sts. *(See Note A below.)*
> - L: 123 sts — similarly balanced with edge stitches
> - XL: 132 sts = 33 × 4 → Perfect multiple ✓
> - 2XL: 141 sts — work with edge stitches as for M

> **Note A:** For sizes where the stitch count is not a pure multiple of 4, work a selvedge stitch at each end: sl1 purlwise (edge st), work rib to last st, k1 (edge st). This creates a tidy seam edge regardless of rib count.

**Hem Rib:**
*Row 1 (RS):* Sl1 pwise wyib, *k2, p2*, rep to last 3 sts, k2, k1.
*Row 2 (WS):* Sl1 pwise wyif, *p2, k2*, rep to last 3 sts, p2, p1.

Rep Rows 1–2 until rib measures **6 cm / 2.5"** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Change to 4.0 mm needles.**

**Body:**
*Row 1 (RS):* Knit.
*Row 2 (WS):* Purl.

These two rows form stocking stitch. Continue in St st until work measures **37 (37, 38, 38, 39) cm / 14.5 (14.5, 15, 15, 15.5)"** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

> **Tip:** Measure the piece laid flat on a surface without stretching. Measure from the cast-on edge to the needle.

**Shoulder and Neck Bind-Off:**

On the next row, you will bind off the shoulder stitches on each side separately, placing the centre neck stitches on a holder.

First, establish your stitch count breakdown:

| Size | Left Shoulder | Centre Neck | Right Shoulder | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 sts | 70 sts | 18 sts | 106 sts |
| M | 20 sts | 75 sts | 20 sts | 115 sts |
| L | 22 sts | 79 sts | 22 sts | 123 sts |
| XL | 24 sts | 84 sts | 24 sts | 132 sts |
| 2XL | 27 sts | 87 sts | 27 sts | 141 sts |

> **Inline check — Shoulder width at tension:**
> - S: 18 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 8.2 cm ✓
> - M: 20 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 9.1 cm ✓
> - L: 22 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 10 cm ✓
> - XL: 24 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 10.9 cm ≈ 11 cm ✓
> - 2XL: 27 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 12.3 cm ≈ 12 cm ✓

> **Inline check — Neck width at tension:**
> - S: 70 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 31.8 cm ≈ 32 cm ✓
> - M: 75 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 34.1 cm ≈ 34 cm ✓
> - L: 79 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 35.9 cm ≈ 36 cm ✓
> - XL: 84 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 38.2 cm — *adjusted to 84 sts to keep shoulder balanced; finished neck = 38 cm. This is within acceptable range; note in schematic as 36–38 cm.*
> - 2XL: 87 sts ÷ 22 × 10 = 39.5 cm ≈ 40 cm ✓

**Row 1 — Right Shoulder Bind-Off (RS):** BO **18 (20, 22, 24, 27) sts**, knit until there are **70 (75, 79, 84, 87) sts** on right needle; slip these centre sts to a stitch holder or waste yarn; knit to end — **18 (20, 22, 24, 27) sts** rem for left shoulder.

**Row 2 — Left Shoulder (WS):** BO all **18 (20, 22, 24, 27) sts** purlwise.

Re-join yarn to right shoulder sts at neck edge.
**Row 2 — Right Shoulder (WS):** BO all **18 (20, 22, 24, 27) sts** purlwise.

Back is complete. Break yarn and set aside.

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### SECTION 2: FRONT

The Front is worked **identically to the Back.**

Using 3.5 mm needles, CO **106 (115, 123, 132, 141) sts.**
Work Hem Rib as for Back.
Change to 4.0 mm needles.
Work in St st to same length as Back — **37 (37, 38, 38, 39) cm / 14.5 (14.5, 15, 15, 15.5)"** from cast-on edge — ending after a WS row.

Bind off shoulders and place centre neck stitches on holder, exactly as for the Back.

> **Design Note:** Because this is a drop shoulder jumper with a turtleneck, there is **no neck shaping on the Front.** The turtleneck will sit high on the neck and the wide, straight neck opening simply becomes the base for the turtleneck pick-up. This gives the garment its relaxed, contemporary character.

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### SECTION 3: JOINING SHOULDERS

You will now join the Front and Back at the shoulder seams.

**Method A — Three-Needle Bind-Off (recommended for a neat, structural seam):**

With RS of Front and Back held together (wrong sides facing outward), place the **18 (20, 22, 24, 27) shoulder sts** of the Back onto one needle and the corresponding Front shoulder sts onto a second needle. Using a third needle (4.0 mm) and a fresh length of yarn, work a three-needle bind-off as follows:

*Insert the right needle tip through the first stitch on the front needle and the first stitch on the back needle simultaneously. Knit these two stitches together. Repeat for the next pair of stitches, then pass the first stitch on the right needle over the second to bind off. Continue until all shoulder stitches are bound off.*

Repeat for the second shoulder.

**Method B — Mattress Stitch Seam:**
Alternatively, bind off each shoulder set of stitches separately, then join the Front and Back at the shoulders using mattress stitch. This creates a flatter seam but requires more precision.

> After joining shoulders, the garment should measure **48 (52, 56, 60, 64) cm / 19 (20.5, 22, 23.5, 25)"** across (front + back laid flat, shoulders aligned). The centre neck opening should be **32 (34, 36, 38, 40) cm / 12.5 (13.5, 14, 15, 15.5)"** wide.

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### SECTION 4: SLEEVES

Sleeves are worked **one at a time**, picked up from the side (armhole) edge of the joined body and worked **downward** to the cuff.

**Step 1: Mark the Armhole Depth**

With the body laid flat, measure down from the shoulder seam along the side edge of the body and place a stitch marker at:
- **22 (23, 24, 25, 26) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.25)"** below the shoulder seam, on both the Front and Back.

This marker indicates the base of the armhole. The sleeve will be attached between the shoulder seam and this marker.

**Step 2: Calculate Pick-Up Stitches**

The number of stitches to pick up equals the total number of rows in the armhole depth × a pick-up ratio.

For DK weight at 30 rows / 10 cm, an armhole depth of 22 cm = **66 rows.** At a pick-up ratio of 3 stitches for every 4 rows (standard for stocking stitch edges):

> **Inline check — pick-up count:**
> - S: 66 rows × 0.75 = 49.5 → round to **48 sts per side edge = 96 sts total** (multiple of 4 for rib ✓)
> - M: 69 rows × 0.75 = 51.75 → round to **52 sts per side = 104 sts total** *(adjusted slightly: use 50 per side = 100 sts; see table below)*
> - L: 72 rows × 0.75 = 54 → **54 sts per side = 108 sts total** → round to **106 sts** for better taper *(adjusted)*
> - XL: 75 rows × 0.75 = 56.25 → **56 sts per side = 112 sts total** → adjusted to **110 sts**
> - 2XL: 78 rows × 0.75 = 58.5 → **58 sts per side = 116 sts total** → adjusted to **112 sts**

| Size | Total Pick-Up Sts | Approx. Upper Arm Width |
|---|---|---|
| S | 96 sts | 96 ÷ 22 × 10 = 43.6 cm ≈ **44 cm / 17.5"** ✓ |
| M | 100 sts | 100 ÷ 22 × 10 = 45.5 cm ≈ **46 cm / 18"** ✓ |
| L | 108 sts | 108 ÷ 22 × 10 = 49.1 cm ≈ **49 cm / 19"** ✓ |
| XL | 110 sts | 110 ÷ 22 × 10 = 50 cm ✓ |
| 2XL | 112 sts | 112 ÷ 22 × 10 = 50.9 cm ≈ **51 cm / 20"** ✓ |

**Step 3: Pick Up Stitches**

Using 4.0 mm needles and with RS facing:
- Begin at the armhole marker on the **Back** side edge.
- Pick up and knit stitches evenly up to the shoulder seam, then continue picking up down the **Front** side edge to the Front armhole marker.

Pick up **96 (100, 108, 110, 112) sts** total.

> **How to pick up evenly:** Divide the armhole edge into quarters using stitch markers. Pick up one quarter of the required stitches in each section. For example, for 96 sts, pick up 24 sts in each quarter.

**Step 4: Work the Sleeve Body**

*Note: Sleeves are worked flat (back and forth in rows). The first row worked is a WS row (purl), since you picked up with RS facing.*

*Row 1 (WS):* Purl.
*Row 2 (RS):* Knit.

Continue in St st, working a **decrease row** on every **6th row** as follows:

**Decrease Row (RS):** K2, ssk, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. **— 2 sts decreased.**

Repeat the decrease row every 6th row until **48 (48, 52, 52, 52) sts** remain.

> **Inline check — decreases needed:**
> - S: 96 sts → 48 sts = 48 sts decreased = 24 decrease rows × 2 = 48 sts ✓. 24 decrease rows × 6 rows = 144 rows. 144 ÷ 30 × 10 = 48 cm. *Sleeve body is 48 cm before rib — slightly longer than target.* **Adjustment for S:** Work decrease row every **6th row** for 18 times (108 rows = 36 cm), then every **8th row** for 6 times (48 rows = 16 cm). Total: 52 cm sleeve body. Then add 6 cm cuff = 58 cm. *This is too long.* **Revised approach for all sizes:** Work decreases until target stitch count is reached OR until sleeve measures 38 cm from pick-up, whichever comes first. Then work straight to 38 (38, 39, 39, 40) cm before beginning cuff rib. This is a more garment-friendly method. See revised instructions below.

**Revised Sleeve Shaping Instructions:**

Work decrease row (as above) on every 6th row **18 (18, 20, 20, 22) times.** — **36 (36, 40, 40, 44) sts** decreased total, leaving **60 (64, 68, 70, 68) sts.**

> **Inline check:** 
> - S: 96 − 36 = 60 sts. 60 ÷ 22 × 10 = 27.3 cm wide at wrist area. Still a little wide — continue with a 2×2 rib cuff which will draw in. ✓
> - For all sizes: After decreases, if sts remain above target cuff count, the 2×2 rib will draw in sufficiently. ✓

After all decrease rows are complete, work **straight** (no further shaping) until sleeve measures **38 (38, 39, 39, 40) cm / 15 (15, 15.5, 15.5, 15.75)"** from pick-up row.

**Step 5: Cuff Rib**

Change to 3.5 mm needles.

> **Adjust for rib multiple if needed:** You need a multiple of 4 stitches for 2×2 rib. If current stitch count is not a multiple of 4, on the last WS row before the cuff, work [k2tog] **0 (0, 0, 2, 0) times** evenly spaced to adjust.

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

Rep Rows 1–2 until cuff measures **6 cm / 2.5".**

BO all stitches loosely in rib pattern.

**Repeat for second sleeve.**

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### SECTION 5: TURTLENECK

The turtleneck is picked up from the neck edge of both the Front and Back and worked **in the round** on a circular needle. It is worked in **2×2 rib** for 20 cm / 8" and folds over to create a double-layer turtleneck.

**Step 1: Pick Up Neck Stitches**

With 4.0 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16"), RS facing, and beginning at the **left shoulder seam:**

- Pick up and knit across the **Front neck holder sts:** **70 (75, 79, 84, 87) sts.**
- Pick up and knit **2 sts** at the right shoulder seam junction.
- Pick up and knit across the **Back neck holder sts:** **70 (75, 79, 84, 87) sts.**
- Pick up and knit **2 sts** at the left shoulder seam junction.
- **Total: 144 (154, 162, 172, 178) sts.**

> Adjust to nearest multiple of 4 if needed:
> - S: 144 ÷ 4 = 36 → **144 sts ✓**
> - M: 154 ÷ 4 = 38.5 → increase by 2 = **156 sts** (add 1 extra st at each shoulder junction)
> - L: 162 ÷ 4 = 40.5 → increase by 2 = **164 sts**
> - XL: 172 ÷ 4 = 43 → **172 sts ✓**
> - 2XL: 178 ÷ 4 = 44.5 → increase by 2 = **180 sts**

**Adjusted totals: 144 (156, 164, 172, 180) sts.**

> **Inline check — neck circumference:**
> - S: 144 ÷ 22 × 10 = 65.5 cm. Note: This is the **relaxed circumference** of the pick-up. Because 2×2 rib draws in significantly, the actual wearing circumference will be approximately 50–55 cm, which is comfortable for a turtleneck that pulls over the head. ✓

Join to work in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Step 2: Work Turtleneck Rib**

*Round 1:* *K2, p2*, rep to end of round.

Rep Round 1 until turtleneck measures **20 cm / 8"** from pick-up round.

**Step 3: Bind Off**

BO all stitches loosely in rib pattern. *A stretchy bind-off is strongly recommended:* work a k2, then *slip 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog through back loop, k1,* repeat from * to end.

> **Tip for fold:** The turtleneck folds over at approximately the 10 cm / 4" mark. The bind-off edge will be visible when worn, so a tidy, elastic bind-off is important. If you prefer, work the final 10 cm in 3.5 mm needles to create a slightly tighter fold-over.

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### SECTION 6: MAKING UP

Work through all finishing steps in the following order for best results.

**1. Weave in ends**
Weave in all yarn tails securely on the wrong side of each piece before seaming.

**2. Block all pieces**
Wet-block or steam-block each piece to the finished measurements given in the table. Pin flat and allow to dry completely. Blocking will relax the knitting and make seaming significantly easier.

**3. Seam the Sides**
With RS facing, align the Front and Back pieces. Using mattress stitch and matching yarn, seam from the hem up to the armhole marker on each side.

*Note: Leave the section above the armhole marker (the armhole section) open. This is where the sleeves are attached.*

> **Tip — Mattress Stitch on St st:** Working between the first and second stitches from the edge, pick up the horizontal bar between stitches on each side alternately. Pull yarn gently every 4–5 picks to close the seam. Do not pull too tightly or the seam will pucker.

**4. Seam the Sleeves**
With RS facing, fold each sleeve so the pick-up row aligns at the top. Using mattress stitch, seam the sleeve from cuff to underarm. Then, with the sleeve seam aligned to the body side seam, seam the top of the sleeve (the flat pick-up edge) to the body side edge within the armhole section (between shoulder seam and armhole marker). This is a **set-in-flat seam** and creates the characteristic structured drop shoulder line.

**5. Final weave-in and tidy**
Weave in any remaining ends. Check all seams from the right side for consistency.

**6. Final Block**
Give the completed garment a final light steam or wet block to even out the seams and set the turtleneck into shape.

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the care instructions on your yarn label. In general:
- Hand wash in cool water or machine wash on a gentle / wool cycle
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat to dry to maintain shape
- Press lightly with a damp cloth if needed; do not iron directly on ribbing

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## YARN SUBSTITUTION NOTES

If substituting yarn, ensure:
1. The yarn is **DK weight** (approximately 200–240 m / 218–260 yds per 100 g).
2. **Knit a tension swatch** and adjust needle size to achieve **22 sts × 30 rows per 10 cm.**
3. Choose a fibre that has some **memory** (wool or wool-blend) for the best rib definition, especially for the turtleneck and cuffs.
4. Avoid very slippery fibres (such as 100% silk or bamboo) for your first make of this pattern — they can make seaming more challenging.

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## TECHNICAL SUMMARY — AT A GLANCE

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Body CO** | 106 sts | 115 sts | 123 sts | 132 sts | 141 sts |
| **Body Length** | 37 cm | 37 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm | 39 cm |
| **Armhole Depth** | 22 cm | 23 cm | 24 cm | 25 cm | 26 cm |
| **Shoulder sts (each)** | 18 sts | 20 sts | 22 sts | 24 sts | 27 sts |
| **Neck sts (holder)** | 70 sts | 75 sts | 79 sts | 84 sts | 87 sts |
| **Sleeve pick-up sts** | 96 sts | 100 sts | 108 sts | 110 sts | 112 sts |
| **Sleeve decrease rows** | 18× | 18× | 20× | 20× | 22× |
| **Sleeve length (body)** | 38 cm | 38 cm | 39 cm | 39 cm | 40 cm |
| **Cuff rib** | 6 cm | 6 cm | 6 cm | 6 cm | 6 cm |
| **Neck pick-up sts** | 144 sts | 156 sts | 164 sts | 172 sts | 180 sts |
| **Turtleneck height** | 20 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm |

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*Pattern design and technical editing: Cedar Cropped Pullover, KN-PULL-007-DK*
*Difficulty: Advanced | Construction: Flat / Seamed / Drop Shoulder | Weight: DK*

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