Go for a stroll along the waterfront in a lightweight and lacy sweater. A wavy lace pattern adorns the hem and cuffs of this stylish top that features a tailored look.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Finished Bust Size 34.5 (38.25, 42, 46, 50.5, 54)” to fit bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”
0-2” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 38.25”
Gauge: 23 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Nako Fiore (40% Bamboo, 35% Cotton, 25% Linen; 164 yards [150 meters]/50 grams): FR11244 Blue (6 (7, 8, 10, 12, 14) balls)
Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 24” circular and DPNs; US size 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs
Notions: Cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers; stitch holder or waste yarn
Abbreviations
M1R – Make one stitch, right
M1L – Make one stitch, left
Pattern Notes
The pullover is worked from the bottom up, in the round, beginning with a lace pattern. The body is worked in stockinette stitch with waist shaping and split at the level of the underarms to work the front and back separately. It is joined at the shoulders with a 3-needle bind off. The sleeves are worked separately in the round and seamed.
Special Stitches
Lace Pattern
Rnd 1: *K1, yo, k2, ssk, p6, k2tog, k2, yo; rep from * to end.
Rnd 2: *K5, p6, k4; rep from * to end.
Rnd 3: *K2, yo, k2, ssk, p4, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: *K6, p4, k5; rep from * to end.
Rnd 5: *K3, yo, k2, ssk, p2, k2tog, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 6: *K7, p2, k6; rep from * to end.
Rnd 7: *K4, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k3; rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1-8 for patt.
Pattern
With larger needles, CO 210 (240, 270, 285, 315, 330) sts. Pm for beg of rnd and join to work in the rnd.
Purl one rnd.
Knit one rnd.
Purl one rnd.
Work Rnds 1-8 of Lace Pattern 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) times total.
Sizes 34.5 (38.25, 42)” only
Dec Rnd: *K3, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (182 (208, 234) sts)
Sizes 46 (50.5)” only
Dec Rnd: K3, ssk, k10, *k3, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (248 (274) sts)
Size 54” only
Dec Rnd: *K7, k2tog, k6; rep from * to end. (308 sts)
Next Dec Rnd: K9, *k26, k2tog; rep from * 9 more times, knit to end. (298 sts)
All Sizes
Next Rnd: K91 (104, 117, 124, 137, 149), pm for side, knit to end.
Work even in St st for 6 rnds. (182 (208, 234, 248, 274, 298) sts)
Inc Rnd: *K1, M1R, knit to marker, M1L, sm; rep from * once more. (4 sts inc’d. 186 (212, 238, 252, 278, 302) sts)
Rep Inc Rnd every 8 (12, 22, 5, 5, 8) rnd, 3 (2, 1, 3, 3, 2) more times. (198 (220, 242, 264, 290, 310) sts)
Work even until piece meas 14.5” from CO edge.
Divide for Front and Back
Next Rnd: K93 (104, 113, 124, 133, 143) sts, BO 12 (12, 16, 16, 24, 24) sts, knit to 6 (6, 8, 8, 12, 12) sts before marker, place 87 (98, 105, 116, 121, 131) sts just worked on holder for Back, BO 12 (12, 16, 16, 24, 24) sts, removing marker. (87 (98, 105, 116, 121, 131) sts rem for Front and Back each)
Front
Dec Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d. 85 (96, 103, 114, 119, 129) sts)
Rep Dec Row every RS row 4 (6, 8, 12, 14, 17) more times. (77 (84, 87, 90, 91, 95) sts)
Work even until Armhole meas 3 (3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5)”.
Shape Neck
Next Row (RS): K27 (30, 31, 32, 32, 33), place sts on holder for left front, BO 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 29), knit to end.
Right Front
Purl 1 WS row.
BO 2 sts at the beginning of next 2 RS rows. (23 (26, 27, 28, 28, 29) sts)
Dec Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to end. (1 st dec’d)
Rep Dec Row every RS row 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) more times. (16 (19, 19, 19, 19, 19) sts)
Work even until Armhole meas 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)”, ending with a WS row.
Shape shoulders with short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (RS): Knit to last 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts, W&T.
Short Row 2 (WS): Purl to end.
Short Rows 3 and 5: Knit to 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts before previous turn, W&T.
Short Rows 4 and 6: Purl to end.
Next Row: Knit to end, working wrapped sts together with their wraps. Place sts on holder.
Left Front
With WS facing, join yarn.
BO 2 sts at the beginning of next 2 WS rows. (23 (26, 27, 28, 28, 29) sts)
Dec Row (RS): Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (1 st dec’d)
Rep Dec Row every RS row 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) more times. (16 (19, 19, 19, 19, 19) sts)
Work even until Armhole meas 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)”, ending with a RS row.
Shape shoulders with short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (WS): Purl to last 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts, W&T.
Short Row 2 (RS): Knit to end.
Short Rows 3 and 5: Purl to 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts before previous turn, W&T.
Short Rows 4 and 6: Knit to end.
Next Row: Purl to end, working wrapped sts together with their wraps. Place sts on holder.
Back
Return 87 (98, 105, 116, 121, 131) held Back sts to needles and with RS facing, join yarn.
Dec Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d. 85 (96, 103, 114, 119, 129) sts)
Rep Dec Row every RS row 4 (6, 8, 12, 14, 17) more times. (77 (84, 87, 90, 91, 95) sts)
Work even until Armhole meas 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)”.
Shape shoulders and neck as follows:
Next Row (RS): K19 (22, 22, 22, 22, 22), place sts on holder for right back, BO 39 (40, 43, 46, 47, 51), knit to end.
Left Back
Purl 1 WS row.
Short Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts, W&T.
Short Row 2 (WS): Purl to 3 sts before neck edge, p2tog tbl, p1.
Short Row 3: K1, ssk, knit to 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts before wrap, W&T.
Short Row 4: Purl to end.
Short Row 5: Knit to 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts before wrap, W&T.
Short Row 6: Purl to end.
Next Row: Knit to end, working wrapped sts together with their wraps. Place sts on holder.
Right Back
Return 19 (22, 22, 22, 22, 22) held sts to needles and with WS facing join yarn.
Purl 1 WS row.
Next Row (RS): Knit to 3 sts before neck edge, k2tog, k1. (1 st dec’d)
Short Row 1: P1, p2tog, purl to last 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts, W&T.
Short Row 2: Knit to 3 sts before neck edge, k2tog, k1.
Short Row 3 and 5: Purl to 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts before previous turn, W&T.
Short Row 4 and 6: Knit to end.
Next Row: Purl to end, working wrapped sts together with their wraps. Place sts on holder.
Sleeves (make 2)
With larger needles, CO 66 (68, 68, 76, 76, 78) sts. Pm for beg of rnd and join to work in the rnd.
Purl one rnd.
Knit one rnd.
Purl one rnd.
Next Rnd: K3 (4, 4, 1, 1, 2), work Lace Pattern to last 3 (4, 4, 0, 0, 1) sts, k3 (4, 4, 0, 0, 1).
Rep last rnd 7 more times, working Rows 2-8 of Lace Pattern.
Inc Rnd: K1, M1R, work in patt as established to end, M1L. (2 sts inc’d. 68 (70, 70, 78, 78, 80) sts)
Cont in Lace Pattern 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) more times, then change to working in St st. AT THE SAME TIME, rep Inc Rnd every 20 (16, 6, 8, 6, 4) rnd 3 (2, 10, 3, 5, 14) more times, then every 0 (14, 0, 6, 4, 0) rnd 0 (2, 0, 6, 7, 0) times, working increased sts into Lace Pattern. (74 (78, 90, 96, 102, 108) sts)
Work even until Sleeve meas 12.5 (13, 13, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5)”.
Shape Sleeve Cap
Next Rnd: Knit to last 6 (6, 8, 8, 12, 12) sts, BO 12 (12, 14, 16, 24, 24) sts, removing marker. Begin working back and forth to shape sleeve cap. (62 (66, 76, 80, 78, 84) sts)
Dec Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d. 60 (64, 74, 78, 76, 82) sts)
Rep Dec Row every RS row 14 (16, 16, 15, 20, 21) more times, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d)
Next Row (WS): P1, p2tog tbl, purl to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. (2 sts dec’d)
Rep last 2 rows until 24 sts rem.
BO all sts.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block all pieces to measurements.
Join shoulders using 3-needle BO.
Sew Sleeves into Armholes.
Collar
With smaller DPN, pick up and k39 (40, 43, 46, 47, 51) sts along Back Neck, 37 sts along Left Neck Edge, 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 29) sts along Front Neck Edge, 37 sts along Right Neck Edge. Pm and join in the rnd. (136 (138, 142,146, 148, 154) sts)
Work in 1×1 rib for 0.5”.
BO all sts in patt.
Wish patterns would provide a source for specific yarns
Thank you for the suggestion! – Nicola, Editor
Please send me a pattern for back in one piece.
Hello! You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Is there a way to print out this pattern? I have looked but haven’t found it.
Hello! You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Re: water brook pullover. My question refers to section, Divide for Front and Back. I placed 98 stitches on holder. I don’t know what to do with bo12 sts and 6 sts knitted before marker. Then there is bo 12 again. Please help
Hello Kathy! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Can you explain the waterfront pullover starting at Divide for front and Back. I knit the 104 stitches, then BO 12 and knit to 6 sts before marker. What 98 sts do I put on holder? Up to BO? And then I have 6 stitches with another Bo. Now where do I start the decrease after the second BO. Would love some help. Please advise. Thanks
Need help with Divide for front and back on the Waterfront pullover. I made my divide but the 12 BO sts x 2 seem to be in awkward spots. Would you explain I detail the paragraph, knitting 104 stitches, bo 12, knit to 6 stitches before marker. Put 98 stitches on holder, that leaves me with the 12 bo within the 98 stitches. Am I counting wrong?
Please advise. Thank you
Also having issues with divide for front and back.I knit 104 stitches. What stitches do I BO? I’m already 6 stitches before my marker after working 104 stitches. If I BO 12 stitches I’m past my marker. Do I BO 12 stitches from the 104 I just knitted? And the what? Please help.
I am a knitter
Do not understand abbreviations. M1R, M1L, and SSK. Please advise.
, MR
Hello Joyce! This article should help: https://www.ilikeknitting.com/magazine/knitting-articles-and-interviews/make-one-knitting-m1r-and-m1l-tutorial/
SSK means slip slip knit
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Love this style. I love Boho knits.