A Berroco Spree Pattern - Forsyth Pullover and Shorts (PDF)

Craft: Knitting.

Skill Level: Intermediate. 

Designer: Asa Buchta.

Forsyth is a sweet and simple matching pullover and shorts set.

Pullover is worked top down in the round with short rows at the neck and raglan increases. Split hems are worked in garter stitch.

Shorts are worked from the waist down in the round, with short row shaping at the waist, and enclosed elastic waistband. Additional stitches are cast on between the legs to work them one at a time. Garter edging and split hems.

Pullover:

Finished Measurements:

Bust: (36, 40¼, 44) 48, 52¼, 56, 60¼ {64, 68¼, 72}“ / (91.5, 102, 112) 122, 132.5, 142, 153 {162.5, 173.5, 183} cm
Length: (22, 22½, 23) 23½, 24, 24½, 25 {25½, 26, 26}” / (56, 57, 58.5) 59.5, 61, 62, 63.5 {65, 66, 66} cm (measured down from back neck)
Shown in size 44” / 112 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease

Yarn:

Berroco Spree : (7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12, 13 {14, 15, 16} balls (Shown in #9407 Chili)

Needles and Notions:

16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm
4 stitch markers, 1 a different color for BOR
Waste yarn to hold stitches

Shorts:

Finished Measurements:

Waist Circumference: (24, 27, 31¼) 35, 37¾, 42¼, 45 {47¼, 50¼, 53¾}“ / (61, 68.5, 79.5) 89, 96, 107.5, 114.5 {120, 127.5, 136.5} cm
Hip Circumference: (37, 40, 44¼) 48, 52¼, 56¾, 61 {64¾, 67¾, 71¼}” / (94, 101.5, 112.5) 122, 132.5, 144, 155 {164.5, 172, 181} cm
Length: (15¼, 15¼, 15¾) 15¾, 16¼, 16¼, 17¼ {17¾, 18¼, 18¼}“ / (38.5, 38.5, 40) 40, 41.5, 41.5, 44 {45, 46.5, 46.5} cm
Shown in size 35” / 89 cm waist.
Recommended ease: Approximately 0–4” / 0–10 cm positive ease at waist. Chose a size that is close to your waist size, then use waistband elastic to adjust fit.

Yarn:
BERROCO SPREE (50 grs): (4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 7, 7 {8, 9, 9} balls #94112 Coral

Needles and Notions:
16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
Optional: 32” / 80 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn to hold sts
1–2 yards 2” / 5 cm wide elastic
1 extra large safety pin for threading the elastic
Sewing needle and thread