EK00435

Design by
michael brian mcnorrill

Spruce
Cove
Pullover
Skill Level

Sizes
Man’s small (medium, large, extra-large,
2X-large) Instructions are given for
smallest size, with larger sizes in paren-
theses. When only 1 number is given, it
applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurement
Chest: 36 (40, 44, 49, 54) inches

Materials
• Worsted weight yarn*
(250 yds/100g per skein):
6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins brown
heather #40005
• Size 6 (4mm) 16- and 36-inch circular
and double-point needles or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
• Cable needle
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• 30 buttons: assorted sizes and
shades of brown
• Sewing needle and matching thread

*Sample project was completed with

Shepherd’s Own (100% undyed wool)
by Fibra Natura from Universal Yarn Co.

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 Fall weather may tempt him outdoors
to enjoy this hearty sweater.
Gauge Yoke knit to end.
22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/ Row 1 (WS): For right front, k1, p1, Rep [chest Rnds 1–6] 1 (3, 3, 4, 5)
10cm in Mock Rib pat. k1, p9 (9, 10, 10, 11), PM, k1, p4, k1, more times—326 (376, 404, 454,
To save time, take time to PM, for right sleeve, p9 (10, 10, 11, 508) sts.
check gauge. 12), PM, k1, p4, k1, PM, for back, p22
(22, 24, 24, 26), PM, k1, p4, k1, PM, for Divide for Sleeves
Special Abbreviations left sleeve, p9 (10, 10, 11, 12), PM, k1, Note: Remove markers as you come
Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle p4, k1, PM, for left front, p9 (9, 10, 10, to them on the next rnd.
from front to back under the running 11), k1, p1, k1. Knit to marker, p1, k2, place next 3
thread between the last st worked Rows 2, 6 and 8: *Knit to 1 st before sts, sts to next marker and next 3
and next st on LH needle. With RH marker, M1R, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, M1L; sts on holder for sleeve, PM for beg
needle, knit into the back of this loop. rep from * 3 more times, knit to of rnd, cast on 12 (12, 14, 16, 16)
Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH end—8 sts inc on each row. underarm sts, PM, k2, p2, knit to next
needle from back to front under the Row 3 and all odd-numbered marker, p1, k2, place next 3 sts, sts
horizontal loop between the last st rows: K1, p1, k1, *purl to marker, k1, to next marker and next 3 sts on
worked and next st on LH needle. p4, k1; rep from * 3 more times, purl holder for sleeve, PM, cast on 12 (12,
With RH needle, knit into the front to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1. 14, 16, 16) underarm sts, PM, k2, p1,
of this loop. Rows 4 and 10: *Knit to 1 st before knit to end.
Cable 4 Front (C4F): Slip next marker, M1R, k1, p1, C4F, p1, k1, M1L, Purl 1 rnd, ending at beg mark-
2 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 knit to st before marker, M1R, k1, p1, er—200 (224, 244, 272, 300) sts.
from cn. C4B, p1, k1, M1L; rep from * once
Cable 4 Back (C4B): Slip next more, knit to end—8 sts inc on Body
2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 each row. Rnd 1: *[K1, p1] to next marker,
from cn. Row 12: *Knit to 1 st before marker, knit to next marker; rep from *
Place Marker (PM): Place marker M1R, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, M1L; rep from once more.
on needle. * 3 more times, knit to end—136 Rnd 2: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
(138, 142, 144, 150) sts. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until body mea-
Pattern Stitch Rep [Rows 7–12] 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) more sures 16 (16, 16, 15, 16) inches
Mock Rib (even number of sts) times, and then rep Rows 7–11—272 from underarm.
Row/Rnd 1 (RS): Knit. (274, 302, 328, 358) sts. Bind off in pat.
Row/Rnd 2: *K1, p1, rep from * Next row: K2tog, *knit to 1 st before
to end. marker, M1R, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, M1L; Left Sleeve
Rep Rows/Rnds 1 and 2 for pat. rep from * 3 more times, knit to last Slip all sts on holder onto 16-inch
2 sts, end by k3tog with last 2 sts of needle, beg at right side, pick up and
Pattern Notes row and first st of next row, joining knit 1 st, PM, pick up and knit 5 sts,
Sweater is worked from the collar to to work in rnds, place different-color place beg of rnd marker, pick up and
the lower edge. marker on needle for beg of rnd— knit 6 sts, PM, knit to marker, p1, [k1,
After placing markers, slip them 278 (280, 308, 334, 364) sts. p1] twice.
as you come to them on following Next rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, knit to
rows/rounds. Use a different color Chest marker, p1, [k1, p1] twice.
marker to indicate the beginning of Rnd 1 and all odd-numbered [Rep last rnd] 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) times.
the round. rnds: *Knit to marker, p1, k4, p1, rep Next rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, purl to
from * 3 times, knit to end. marker (p2tog once if needed
Collar Rnds 2 and 6: *Knit to st before for an even number of sts), p1, [k1,
Cast on 88 (90, 94, 96, 102) sts. marker, M1R, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, M1L; p1] twice.
Work in Mock Rib pat for 31/2 (33/4, 4, rep from * 3 times, knit to end. Set-up rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, knit to
41/2, 5) inches, ending with Row 2. Rnd 4: *Knit to st before marker, marker, p1, [k1, p1] twice.
Knit 2 rows. M1R, k1, p1, C4F, p1, k1, M1L, knit to Rnd 1: [K1, p1] 3 times, *k1, p1;
Note: The RS of collar now becomes st before marker, M1R, k1, p1, C4B, rep from * to next marker, p1, [k1,
the WS of sweater. p1, k1, M1L; rep from * once more, p1] twice.

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Rnd 2: [K1, p1] 3 times, knit to Work in Mock Rib pat for 2 inches,
marker, p1, [k1, p1] twice. keeping 11 sts between markers in
Rnd 3: [K1, p1] 3 times, *k1, p1; k1, p1 rib.
rep from * to next marker, p1, [k1, Bind off in pat.
p1] twice.
Rnd 4 (Dec rnd): [K1, p1] 3 times, Right Sleeve
ssk, work in established pat until Work as for left sleeve to
2 sts before marker, k2tog, p1, [k1, placket split.
p1] twice. Set-up rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, k9 (11,
Continue in pat, working Dec rnd 11, 13, 15). Turn and work in rows.
every 4th rnd until 60 (64, 68, 72, 76) Row 1: K1, p1, k1; purl to marker,
sts rem. *[k1, p1] 3 times, remove marker, k1,
Work even in pat until sleeve mea- [p1, k1] twice, p35 (37, 41, 45, 47), k1,
sures 11 (11, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2) inches p1, k1.
from underarm. Continue as for left sleeve.
Work Dec rnd—58 (62, 66, 72,
76) sts. Trim Plackets
Next rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, purl to Left sleeve
next marker, p1, [k1, p1] twice. With RS facing and crochet hook,
and beg at upper right, sc along both
Forearm sides of opening, working 1 sc for
Next rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, knit to every 2 rows, turn and work *ch 4,
marker, p1, [k1, p1] twice. skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep Neck
[Rep last rnd] 3 more times. from * along first side to create but- With WS facing and crochet hook,
ton loops. Fasten off. and beg at upper right front collar, sc
Placket split along both sides of opening, working
Set-up rnd: [K1, p1] 3 times, k38 (40, Right sleeve 1 sc for every 2 rows, turn, sl st in
44, 48, 50). Turn and work in rows. With WS facing and crochet hook, sc along collar, for button loops, *ch
Row 1: K1, p1, k1, purl to marker, and beg at upper left, sc along both 4, skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep
*[k1, p1] 3 times, remove markers, k1, sides of opening working 1 sc for from * along left front. Fasten off.
[p1, k1] twice, p6 (8, 8, 10, 12), every 2 rows, turn and work *ch 4, Sew buttons opposite button
k1, p1, k1. skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep loops. ■
Row 2: Knit to marker, *p1, k1; rep from * along first side to create but-
from * to 1 st before marker, p1, knit ton loops. Fasten off.
to end.
Row 3: K1, p1, k1, purl to marker,
*k1, p1; rep from * to 1 st before
36 (40, 44, 49, 54)"
marker; k1, purl to last 3 sts, k1,
p1, k1.
Rows 4 and 5: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
16 (16, 16, 15, 16)"

Row 6: Knit to 2 sts before marker,

k2tog,*p1, k1; rep from * to 1 st BODY
before marker, p1, ssk, knit to end.
71/2 (9, 93/4, 111/4, 123/4)"

Continue in established pat, dec

6 (6, 63/4, 71/2, 81/4)"

every 6th rnd until 52 (54, 56, 60,

62) sts rem.
31/2 (33/4, 4, 41/2, 5)"

Work even until sleeve measures SLEEVE

17 (17, 18, 19, 20) inches from under-
arm, ending with a RS row. 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)" 11 (11, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2)" 19 (19, 20, 21, 22)"
Next row: K1, p1, k1, knit to marker, 6 (6, 61/2, 61/2, 61/2)"
*k1, p1; rep from * to 1 st before 16 (161/3, 17, 171/2, 181/2)"
marker; k1, knit to last 3 sts, k1,
p1, k1.

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