When a loved one leaves us an heirloom, a part of the person lives on, in and with us. We feel connected to them. An emotional and tangible connection, a beautiful keepsake that means so much to us!

With her design for the Connected pullover, Julia reflected on this thought in two ways: the cable pattern in the front, where all the individual cable elements seem to be entwined like an embrace; and creating a garment that can also be worn by different people thanks to its generous dimensions.

Even with her choice of yarn, the focus lies on the connection. Julia chose NL’s Homey Svelte and Silk Divine. Homey Svelte stands for solidity and durability. The delicate Silk Divine conveys tenderness and makes the Connected Pullover cuddly soft.

One strand each of the two yarns are held together throughout.

The result is an oversized jumper with drop shoulders to be worn with a lot of ease. The large cable panel running down the middle of the jumper down to the hem includes a central cross pattern with two ropes at each side visually connected to each other. The rope panel is mirrored near each side of the body. The roomy sleeves with the large cable panel on top leave enough space for different arm circumferences.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from top down.

My lovely Connected Pullover is knit in the colours Försterei (Homey Svelte Colour) and The Little Aquarius (Silk Divine) in size 1 with 18 cm / 7.2 in. of positive ease.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Finished bust circumference: 106 (113, 120, 127, 134) [143.5, 148.25, 157.5, 162.5, 171.75] cm / 41.75 (44.5, 47.25, 50, 52.75) [56.5, 58.25, 62, 64, 67.5] in.
Recommended to be worn with 22-28 cm / 8.5-11 in. of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn & Co.
3 (4, 4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5, 5, 6] skeins Nature's Luxury Homey Svelte Colour, 100% Merino Wool (German origin), hand-dyed, approx. 310 m (339 yds) / 100 g, in a colour of your choice.
4 (4, 5, 5, 5) [6, 6, 6, 7, 7] skeins Nature’s Luxury Silk Divine, 60 % Kid Mohair, 40 % Silk, hand-dyed, approx. 240 m (262 yds) / 20 g, in a colour of your choice.

The pattern is in English. It is part of Issue 10, Heirloom, published by Making Stories Magazine.
Written instructions and charts.

The kit includes the yarn. Pattern and supplies are not included.

Kits for the Connected Pullover in Homey Svelte (Nature) and Silk Divine you find here.

Please allow approx. 5 days until shipping.

Photos ©Nature’s Luxury & Making Stories Magazine