Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns
Matthew Pullover
Matthew Pullover
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The Matthew Pullover is a menswear-inspired sweater knitting pattern that brings the classic gansey and its simple cable and seed stitch texture into the modern age. Whether you are an Anne fan or not, this unfussy, easy to wear menswear-inspired sweater will accompany you through the years with timeless style.
Dependable and plain, nothing about Matthew is fussy or fashionable. And yet, he is one of the most pivotal characters of the Anne of Green Gables novels. The most kindred of spirits, Matthew instantly became someone who will love Anne just for who she is, despite all her oddities and the way her brain works. His unrelenting, unconditional love is exactly what she needed when she needed it most. And even after the loss of Matthew, the memory of his nurture and love carries Anne through life like a shield.
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Size Selection
A (B, C, D) E, F, G, J) to fit actual upper bust measurement 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 77.5 (85.5, 94, 102) (110, 118, 126.5) (134.5, 142.5, 150.5) cm.
Finished bust circumference of the garment is 37.25 (41.25, 45.25, 49.25) (53.25, 57.25, 61.25) (65.25, 69.25, 73.25)” / 93 (103, 113, 123) (133, 143, 153) (163, 173, 183) cm.
Choose a size based on upper bust measurement. This pattern is designed for a full bust of ease of 7.25” / 18 cm. If there is at least 5” / 12.5 cm positive ease in the full bust measurement, you have the correct size.
The size chart this pattern was graded on has full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 75 (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 135) (145, 155, 165) cm. The front of the pattern is 0 (0, 0, 0.5) (1.25, 1.25, 1.75) (1.75, 2.25, 2.75)” / 0 (0, 0, 1.5) (3, 3, 4) (4, 6, 7) cm wider than the back to accommodate bust tissue.
If the intended wearer has more bust tissue to accommodate, optional short row bust darts are included to add up to 5” / 12.5 cm length in the front.
Sample shown in size B with no bust darts, on a model with 34” / 86.5 full bust, 32” / 81.5 cm upper bust and 11“ / 28 cm upper arm. It’s being worn with 7.25” / 18.5 cm ease in the full bust, and 2.25” / 5.5 cm ease in the upper arm.
Yarn Selection & Yardage
With unspun yarn, it’s a good idea to buy 1 extra plate in case of ripping, swatching, and to accommodate any differences in milling, as the yarn can be more variable in density.
For the full length sleeves: 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7) plates of Nutiden, or 375 (400, 450, 500) (525, 575, 600) (625, 675, 725) grams of a similar unspun yarn, held double.
OR 1000 (1075, 1200, 1300) (1400, 1500, 1575) (1675, 1800, 1900) yards / 900 (975, 1100, 1175) (1275, 1375, 1425) (1500, 1600, 1725) meters of chunky weight yarn that gets gauge.
Full length sleeve sample shown in Nutiden in colorway Gyllengra.
For the sleeveless/vest version: 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) plates of Nutiden, or 250 (275, 300, 325) (350, 375, 400) (425, 450, 475) grams of a similar unspun yarn, held double.
OR 625 (700, 775, 850) (900, 975, 1025) (1100, 1175, 1225) yards / 575 (650, 700, 775) (825, 900, 925) (1000, 1075, 1125) me-ters of chunky weight yarn that gets gauge.
Sleeveless/vest view shown in De Rerum Natura, Cyrano.
Bust darts add 10 (10, 10, 10) (20, 20, 20) (20, 20, 20) grams of unspun yarn or 20 (30, 30, 30) (30, 30, 40) (40, 40, 40) yards or meters per 1” / 2.5 cm added.
Gauge & Recommended Needles
Gauge
14 sts x 22 rounds/rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm, in Stockinette st knit in the round & flat on Needle A
14 sts x 22 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm, in cable texture pattern knit flat on Needle B
Needles
A: Main Fabric: US10 / 6 mm B: Cable Texture: US10.5 / 6.5 mm C: Rib: US8 / 5 mm
You'll also need...
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn. Optional: cable needle.
Skills Required
- This pattern is suitable for a first-time garment knitter.
- Working in the round and back and forth.
- Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
- Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals.
- Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later.
- Three-needle bind-off (also known as three-needle joinery)
- Picking up and knitting from an edge or middle of work.
- German short row shaping.
- Sloped bind-off.
- Knitting cable crossings, with or without a cable needle, from a written or charted pattern.
Accessibility and Pattern Formats
- Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt font, black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.
- Header structure tagged in main pattern for screen reader users.
- All images have alt text.
- All charts have written alternative.
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Pattern Credits
- Tech Edit: Heather Storta
- Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
- Photos: Roy and Aimee Sher
- Sample Knitting: Aimee Sher
- Sample Knitting: Gillian Frank
- Sites Support: Symphony Chau