mASON
Destined to be a cozy staple in your winter wardrobe, Mason is my idea of a perfect throw-over-everything pullover. Knit up in worsted weight Forge in delightfully squishy brioche rib, Mason pairs distinctive sleeve shaping and a graphic traveling rib pattern with an easy, wearable silhouette.
FINISHED SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10): 39 (43, 47.5, 51.5, 56, 60.5, 64.5, 69, 73, 77.5)” [99 (109, 120.5, 131, 142, 153.5, 164, 175.5, 185.5, 197) cm] finished chest circumference
Intended Ease: + 12-14″ [30.5-35.5] cm
Sample shown is size 47.5″ [120.5 cm] with 11.5″ [29 cm] positive ease on model
MATERIALS
1325 (1410, 1520, 1615, 1705, 1800, 1880, 2005, 2080, 2175) yds [1210 (1290, 1390, 1475, 1560, 1645, 1720, 1835, 1900, 1990) m] worsted weight yarn required;
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Hudson +West Co. Forge (70% American Merino wool, 30% American Corriedale wool; 235 yards [215 m]/100 grams); photographed in color Tobacco
GAUGE
15 stitches & 23 (visible) rows = 4″ [10 cm] in brioche rib on Size A needles, after blocking
Note: Row gauge for brioche is taken by counting the rows visible on the RS; two rows will need to be worked for each visible row.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size A (for body & sleeves): US 6 [4 mm]: 32” [80 cm] or longer circular needle.
Size B (for neckband): US 4 [3.5 mm]: 20” [50 cm] circular needle.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate: Skills required include brioche stitch; increasing and decreasing; seaming; picking up stitches, circular knitting; tubular cast on and bind off.
NOTES
This garment is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. The neckband is picked up and worked circularly.
WHERE TO BUY
Mason can be purchased directly (via Payhip) using the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry and Lovecrafts.
MASON was originally published as part of Hudson + West Co.’s Autumn/Winter 2020 Collection.
Photographs by Harper Point Photography, courtesy of Hudson + West Co.