Natte Pullover Knitting Pattern

 

Hello knitters!  Summer is here so its the perfect time to bring out the summer knitting projects!

If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I LOVE summer knits.  Some of my favorite patterns that I’ve designed are for summer such as my Stockinette Stripe Tote, Cotton Summer Shorts, and my Diamond Lace Kimono.

 

 

I have had the concept for this design for so long but didn’t know where I wanted to go with it. It was only when I started writing the pattern and working with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton that I decided I wanted to make this a summer sweater!

This design works perfectly for summer.  The cotton yarn is easy to work with, machine washable, oh-so breathable, and has excellent stitch definition.  The braided lace and boatneck design also work to make this a unique warm weather knit.

 

 

This sweater is available in sizes XS-3XL.  For reference, I am wearing a size Small.  I generally go back and forth between and small and a medium depending on how I want clothes to fit (more fitted, looser, etc).

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PATTERN:  

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Pattern Description: This boatneck sweater is worked flat in one piece starting at the left sleeve, working across the body, and back down the right sleeve. Intricate braided lace detailing and a unique construction make this an enjoyable summer knit that is sure to find a home in your wardrobe.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins, 930 (930, 1,116, 1,116, 1,302, 1,488, 1,488) yards – Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Shown in White)

Size 8 (5 mm) 38” or longer circular needle

2 Stitch Markers

Tapestry needle

Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Dimensions:

XS, (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

Finished Chest Circumference: 30, (34, 38, 41, 46, 50, 54)”

Finished Length from top of shoulder to bottom edge: 20.5, (21, 21, 21.5, 22, 23, 23.25)”

Finished Sleeve Length from cuff to underarm: 17.5, (17.5, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)”

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parenthesis. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To keep track of your size, you may highlight or circle all numbers for your chosen size before you begin.

Abbreviations:

Beg = beginning

CO = cast on

Cont = continue

Dec = decrease

K = knit

K2tog = knit 2 together

M = stitch marker

M1R = make one right. Pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit and the one you are about to knit with your left needle from back to front, knit through the front.

M1L = make one left. Pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit and the one you are about to knit with your left needle from front to back, knit through the back.

P = purl

PM = place marker

SM = slip marker

Ssk = slip slip knit

Sssk = slip, slip, slip, knit. (left leaning double decrease)

St st = stockinette stitch 

Notes: This pattern will be worked flat. First, you will work the left sleeve, increase for the body, and then work the front and the back body pieces separately. You will then shape the neckline and join back together to decrease and work the right sleeve. To make seaming easier at the end, you may slip the first stitch of each row to create a selvedge edge.

 

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

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Cast on 38, (44, 50, 54, 58, 62, 68) sts using long-tail cast on.

Row 1: Knit 12, (15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27), PM, p2, k10, p2, PM, k12, (15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27).

2 and all WS rows unless otherwise noted: p to M, SM, k2, p10, k2, SM, p to end.

3: k to M, SM, p2, k6, k2tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

5: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 40, (46, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70) sts total.

7: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

9: k2, k2tog, k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to last 4, ssk, k2.

11: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

13: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 42, (48, 54, 58, 62, 66, 72) sts.

15: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

17: k2, k2tog, k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to last 4, ssk, k2.

19: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

21: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 44, (50, 56, 60, 64, 68, 74) sts.

23: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

25: k2, k2tog, k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to last 4, ssk, k2.

27: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

Repeat Rows 5-28 3, (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) more times.

Then, repeat rows 5-16 1, (1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0) more times. 66, (72, 78, 82, 88, 92, 98) sts total.

29: k2, M1R, k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to last 2, M1L, k2. 70, (76, 82, 86, 92, 96, 102) sts.

31: k2, M1R, k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to 2 before end, M1L, k2. 72, (78, 84, 88, 94, 98, 104) sts.

33: k2, M1R, k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to last 2, M1L, k2. 76, (82, 88, 92, 98, 102, 108) sts.

35: k2, M1R, k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to last 2, M1L, k2. 78, (84, 90, 94, 100, 104, 110) sts.

37: k2, M1R, k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to last 2, M1L, k2. 82, (88, 94, 98, 104, 108, 114) sts.

39: k2, M1R, k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to last 2 M1L, k2. 84, (90, 96, 100, 106, 110, 116) sts total.

 

Body:

40: purl to M, SM, k2, p10, k2, SM, purl to end, cast on 51, (50, 48, 48, 47, 50, 49) sts at end of this row. 135, (140, 144, 148, 153, 160, 165) sts.

41: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end, cast on 51, (50, 48, 48, 47, 50, 49) sts. 188, (192, 194, 198, 202, 212, 216) sts total.

43: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

45: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 190, (194, 196, 200, 204, 214, 218).

47: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

49: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 192, (196, 198, 202, 206, 216, 220) sts.

51: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

53: k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 194, (198, 200, 204, 208, 218, 222) sts.

55: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

57 (sizes XS, S, M): k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k3, k2tog, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 196, (200, 202, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a) sts.

57 (sizes L, XL, 2X, 3X): k to 2 before M. M1R, k2, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. n/a, (n/a, n/a, 206, 210, 220, 224) sts.

 

The following rows are for sizes L-3X. Follow the row directions for your given size. For sizes XS-M, skip to row 77.

For Size Large:

59: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

61: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

63: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, ssk, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

Begin row 77.

For Size XL and 2X:

59: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

61: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

63: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

65: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

67: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

69: k to M, SM, p2, k3, k2tog, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

Begin row 77.

For Size 3X:

59: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

61: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

63: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

65: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

67: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

69: k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

71: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

73: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

75: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, ssk, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

Begin row 77.

77: k to M, SM, p2, k10, p2, SM, k to end.

78: purl to M, SM, k2, p5, turn. You will now work the front 98, (100, 101, 103, 105, 110, 112) sts and the back 98, (100, 101, 103, 105, 110, 112) sts separately from this point onward to shape the neckline.

 

Front:

79 (and all decrease rows): k5, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end.

80 and all WS rows unless otherwise denoted: purl to M, SM, k2, p5.

Repeat 79-80 2, (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) more times. 95, (96, 97, 99, 101, 105, 107) sts.

81: k5, p2, SM, k to end.

83: decrease row.

Repeat 81-84 1, (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) more times. 93, (93, 94, 96, 98, 101, 103) sts.

85: as 81.

87: as 81.

89: decrease row.

Repeat 85-90 1, (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times. 91, (91, 91, 93, 95, 98, 100) sts.

91: k5, p2, SM, k to end.

92: purl to M, SM, k2, p5.

Repeat 91-92 3, (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) more times.

93 (and all increase rows): k5, p2, SM, k2, M1L, k to end. 92, (92, 92, 94, 96, 99, 101) sts.

95: as 81.

97: as 81.

Repeat 93-98 1, (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times. 93, (93, 94, 96, 98, 101, 103) sts.

99: increase row.

101: as 81.

Repeat 99-102 1, (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) more times. 95, (96, 97, 99, 101, 105, 107) sts.

103: increase row.

Repeat 103-104 2, (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) more times. 98, (100, 101, 103, 105, 110, 112) sts.

 

Back:

Begin working the following rows with the 98, (100, 101, 103, 105, 110, 112) sts set aside for the back.

78: p5, k2, SM, p to end.

79 (and all decrease rows): k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k5.

80 and all WS rows unless otherwise denoted: p5, k2, SM, p to end.

Repeat rows 79-80 1, (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) more times. 96, (98, 99, 101, 103, 107, 109) sts.

81: knit to M, SM, p2, k5.

83: decrease row.

Repeat 81-84 0, (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) more times. 95, (96, 97, 99, 101, 104, 106) sts.

85: as 81.

87: as 81.

89: decrease row.

Repeat 85-90 0, (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) more times. 94, (95, 95, 97, 99, 102, 104) sts.

91: as 81.

93: as 81.

95: as 81.

97: decrease row. 93, (94, 94, 96, 98, 101, 103) sts.

99: knit to M, SM, p2, k5.

100: p5, k2, SM, p to end.

Repeat 99-100 7, (10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) more times.

101 (and all increase rows): k to 2 before M, M1R, k2, SM, p2, k5. 94, (95, 95, 97, 99, 102, 104) sts.

103: as 81.

105: as 81.

107: as 81.

109: increase row. 95, (96, 96, 98, 100, 103, 105) sts.

111: as 81.

113: as 81.

Repeat rows 109-114 0, (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) more times. 95, (96, 97, 99, 101, 104, 106) sts.

115: increase row. 96, (97, 98, 100, 102, 105, 107) sts.

117: as 81.

Repeat rows 115-118 0, (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) more times. 96, (98, 99, 101, 103, 107, 109) sts.

119: increase row.

Repeat rows 119-120 1, (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) more times. 98, (100, 101, 103, 105, 110, 112) sts.

 

On the next row, you will join the two body pieces back together and work the right shoulder.

121: knit to M, SM, p2, k5 from back body piece, k5 from front body piece, p2, SM, k to end. 196, (200, 202, 206, 210, 220, 222) sts.

122: (and all WS rows unless otherwise denoted): p to M, SM, k2, p10, k2, SM, p to end.

The following rows are for sizes L-3X. Follow the row directions for your given size. For sizes XS-M, skip to row 141.

For Size Large:

123: k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, ssk, k6, p2, SM, k to end.

125: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

127: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

Begin row 141.

For Size XL and 2X:

123: k to M, SM, p2, k6, k2tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end

125: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

127: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

129: k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

131: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

133: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

Begin row 141.

For Size 3X:

123: k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, ssk, k6, p2, SM, k to end.

125: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

127: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

129: k to M, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k to end.

131: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

133: k to M, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k to end.

135: k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

137: k to M, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k to end.

139: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

 

141 (Sizes XS, S, and M): k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k6, k2tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 194, (198, 200, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a) sts.

141 (sizes L, XL, 2X, and 3X): k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. n/a, (n/a, n/a, 204, 208, 218, 222) sts.

143: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

145: k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 192, (196, 198, 202, 206, 216, 220) sts.

147: k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

149: k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 190, (194, 196, 200, 204, 214, 218) sts.

151: k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

153: k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 188, (192, 194, 198, 202, 212, 216) sts.

155: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

157: Cast off first 51, (50, 48, 48, 47, 50, 49) sts, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 135, (140, 144, 148, 153, 160, 165) sts.

158:  Cast off first 51, (50, 48, 48, 47, 50, 49) sts, p to M, SM, k2, p10, k2, SM, p to end.  84, (90, 96, 100, 106, 110, 116) sts.

 

Right Arm:

159:  k1, ssk, k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to last 3, k2tog, k1.  82, (88, 94, 98, 104, 108, 114) sts.

161:  k1, ssk, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1.  78, (84, 90, 94, 100, 104, 110) sts.

163:  k1, ssk, k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to last 3, k2tog, k1.  76, (82, 88, 92, 98, 102, 108) sts.

165:  k1, ssk, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1.  72, (78, 84, 88, 94, 98, 104) sts.

167:  k1, ssk, k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to last 3, k2tog, k1.  70, (76, 82, 86, 92, 96, 102) sts.

169:  k1, ssk, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1.  66, (72, 78, 82, 88, 92, 98) sts.

171:  k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

173:  k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end.  64, (70, 76, 80, 86, 90, 96) sts.

175:  k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

177:  k2, M1L, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to last 2, M1R, k2.

179: k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

181:  k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 62, (68, 74, 78, 84, 88, 94) sts.

183:  k to M, SM, p2, YO, k2, sssk, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

185:  k2, M1L, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k1, YO, k2, ssk, k5, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to last 2, M1R, k2.

187:  k to M, SM, p2, k2, YO, k2, ssk, k4, p2, SM, k to end.

189:  k to 3 before, M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k3, YO, k2, k3tog, k2, YO, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to end. 60, (66, 72, 76, 82, 86, 92) sts.

191:  k to M, SM, p2, k5, k2tog, k2, YO, k1, p2, SM, k to end.

193:  k2, M1L, k to 3 before M, k2tog, k1, SM, p2, k4, k2tog, k2, YO, k2, p2, SM, k1, ssk, k to last 2 M1R, k2.

Repeat rows 171-194  3, (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) more times.

Then, repeat rows 171-182 1, (1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0) more times.  38, (44, 50, 54, 58, 62, 68) sts total.

195:  k to M, SM, p2, k3, k2tog, k2, YO, k3, p2, SM, k to end.

197:  K to M, SM, p2, k10, p2, SM, k to end.

198:  cast off.

 

Finishing:

First, steam block flat.  Then, sew side and underarm seams to complete!

 

I hope that you enjoy this pattern and make your own Natte Pullover!

With Love, Kaitlin