Simona Merchant-Dest - The Art of Seamless Knitting

Ive livedand knitin a lot of different climates. When I was in southern Arizona, light shawls and tanks came off of my needles. In Jordan, where my husband and I were Peace Corps volunteers, I knit heavy mittens and bulky sweaters, as Jordan is surprisingly the coldest and snowiest place Ive ever lived. And in the Pacific Northwest, Ive made myself countless sweaters, shawls, leggings, socks, and almost anything else you can knit. Maybe thats why I decided to stay in this part of the worldits excellent for knitting. Ive been described as crunchy before, and most people who know me are aware that Im pretty low maintenance and prefer chunky boots and sensible clothes that allow me to be active. I bike for transportation, which means everything I wear needs to be practical. I want my knitwear to work with all my pursuits, so Im drawn to knitting functionally for an active lifestylethink hiking, cycling, and camping. But if you look over my portfolio, youll notice a whole lot of very pretty things, too. I knit lace in every weight and in many different shapes. I love bright, eye-catching colors and revel in fine details. While I strive for utility, I also want to infuse each piece with beauty and luxury. This collection is an expression of my design philosophy. Its full of garments and accessories that are made to be functional (I really do envision you wearing that sweater while doing farm chores), but theyre strongly inspired by the visual richness that knitting can offer. Why not add some beautiful colorwork to that rustic sweater coat? Why not add a bit of luxury to your favorite sweatshirt by knitting it in a silk/camel/alpaca blend that youll never want to take off? All of these garments and accessories are designed for you to wear in your everyday life. Please take them camping, hiking, and biking. And when you get home, wear them to your fancy New Years party, too.

This sweater is the knitters version of the perfect thermal base layer. A three-season pullover, it includes some great features: seamless construction; a light, warm fabric; and a comfortably snug fit. But this mens version (see , page 12) is shaped specifically to fit a mans proportions, longer sleeves, deeper armholes, and reverse A-line body shaping.

36 (3912, 4434, 4814, 5134, 5514)" (91.5 [100.5, 113.5, 122.5, 131.5, 140.5] cm) chest circumference and 2614 (2634, 2712, 2834, 2912, 3014)" (66.5 [68, 70, 75, 77] cm) long.

Intended to be worn with 13" (2.57.5 cm) of positive ease.

Shown in size 44" (113.5 cm).

1537 (1685, 1908, 2057, 2206, 2355) yd (1405 [1541, 1745, 1881, 2017, 2153] m)) fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).

Shown here: Anzula Cloud (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 575 yd [526 m]/114 g): color Seaside, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins.

Size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) 16" and 32" (40 and 80 cm) long circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.

2712 sts and 38 rows = 4" (10 cm) over Tiny Bowknot patt.

Pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up. The body is worked first, then the sleeves. Body and sleeves are joined and worked in the round to the neckline. Neckband is then picked up and worked in the round.