INTRODUCTION

Precipitate

by Renee Kulling

Like an early morning frost that lays a thin, translucent layer on every chilled surface, this yarn made me think of a delicate film of ice and light. Precipitate is an airy, feathery shield from the frost.

Precipitate is elegantly rustic, comforting and classic. Knit in the fluffiest, lightest yarn, it's worked up at a relatively loose gauge to make you feel like you're wearing a cloud. Believe me, you want this.

model: Renee Kulling

photos: John Hutto

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
shown in size M with 1 inch/2.5 cm of negative ease at hip

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hip:  32.75[34.75, 38, 41.25, 46, 50.75, 54.75., 56.75, 60.75] inches/ 83[88.5, 96.5, 105, 117, 129, 139, 144, 154.5] cm
Length:  24.75[25.5, 25.75, 26.75, 28.25, 28.5, 29.25, 30.5, 30.25] inches/ 63[65, 65.5, 68, 72, 72.5, 74.5, 77.5, 77] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Anzula Luxury Fibers Hazy [75% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Silk; 459 yds/420 m per 1.75 oz/50g skein]; Aqua; 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] skeins; 1150[1210, 1220, 1270, 1310, 1400, 1430, 1510, 1520] yds

Yarn Characteristics
The sample shown uses a laceweight, fuzzy Suri alpaca around a silk core.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 US #6/4.0mm circular needle of appropriate length for size chosen
1 US #4/3.5mm circular needle of appropriate length for size chosen
4-5 US #4/3.5mm double point needles

Notions
stitch markers: 4 of one style to mark shoulder increases and 12 to mark eyelets
yarn needle

GAUGE

24 sts/36 rows/rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in Stockinette stitch worked flat and in the round.

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Construction method: This pullover is worked in one piece in the round from the neck to the armholes, where the front and back are worked flat separately, then rejoined in the round to the bottom ribbing. Armhole stitches are picked up and the ribbing is knit after the body is complete.

DIRECTIONS

Body
Using larger circular needles, CO 138 sts. Join to work in the round, pm for beginning of round (in middle of back sts).

Knit 1 round.

Set up Round: K10, place eyelet marker, k20, place eyelet marker, k3, place shoulder marker, k3, place shoulder marker, k3, place eyelet marker, k20, place eyelet marker, k20, place eyelet marker, k2o, place eyelet marker, k3, place shoulder marker, k3, place shoulder marker, k3, place eyelet marker, k20, place eyelet marker, knit to end.

Increase Round: Knit to shoulder marker, M1R, slm, k3, slm, M1L, knit to shoulder marker, M1R, k3, slm, M1L, knit to end. 4 sts increased.

Work Increase Round every round.

NOTE: Read ahead through the yoke directions. You will be working the eyelets as well as removing eyelet markers at certain points at the same time as working the increase rows.

At the same time, on every 4th round at each eyelet marker, slm, yo, k2tog.

Work 17 Increase Rounds total as established. 206 sts.

Add new eyelet marker:
Next round: K10, slip eyelet marker, k20, slip eyelet marker, k20, place eyelet marker, k1, M1R, slip shoulder marker, k3, slip shoulder marker, M1L, k1, place eyelet marker, k20, slip eyelet marker, k20, slip eyelet marker, k20, slip eyelet marker, k2o, slip eyelet marker, k20, place eyelet marker, k1, M1R, slip shoulder marker, k3, slip shoulder marker, M1L, k1, place eyelet marker, k20, slip eyelet marker, k20, slip eyelet marker, knit to end. 210 sts.

Continue to work Increase Round every round and eyelet round every 4th round until 506[518, 518, 526, 526, 538, 538, 550, 550] total sts.

Work should measure approx 10.25[10.5, 10.5, 10.75, 10.75, 11, 11, 11.5, 11.5] inches/ 47[48.5, 48.5, 49.5, 49.5, 51, 51, 52.5, 52.5] cm long from CO edge.

NOTE: Read ahead through the yoke directions. You will be working the eyelets as well as removing eyelet markers at certain points at the same time as working the increase rows.

At the same time, as you continue to work, count eyelets. Remove outermost eyelet markers after 17 eyelets worked in column, and stop working eyelets at that point on subsequent eyelet rows. Similarly, remove next outer most markers and stop working eyelets after 27 eyelets worked in column, and remove final eyelet markers after 33 eyelets worked in column.

Separate for armholes:
Next Round: Work to shoulder marker, remove marker, BO next 3 sts, remove marker, work to next shoulder marker, remove marker, k3, remove marker, turn. Leave back sts on working needle to be worked later, or place them on a stitch holder or spare yarn.

Next Row [WS]: BO3, purl across front to bound off sts, turn. 250[256, 256, 260, 260, 266, 266, 272, 272] sts.
Next Row [RS]: Knit.
Next Row: Purl.

Continue working the last two rows, maintaining the eyelet placement as established, until Front measures 4[4.5, 4.75, 5.25, 6, 7, 7.75, 8.5, 8.5] inches/ 10[11.5, 12, 13.5, 15, 18, 19.5, 21.5, 21.5] cm from bound off sts, ending on a WS row. Break yarn, leave sts on circular needle.

Work Back:
Attach yarn with RS of Back sts facing. Work across to BOR marker, remove marker, break yarn. Move all back sts to left needle to work next full row with RS facing.

Attach yarn with WS of Back sts facing.
Next Row [WS]: Purl.
Next Row [RS]: Knit.

Continue working the last 2 rows, maintaining eyelet placement as established, until Back measures 4[4.5, 4.75, 5.25, 6, 7, 7.75, 8.5, 8.5] inches/ 10[11.5, 12, 13.5, 15, 18, 19.5, 21.5, 21.5] cm from bound off sts, ending on a WS row. Do not break yarn.

Join Front and Back to work in the round:
With RS facing, knit across Back, transfer Front sts to working needle, place side marker, knit across Front, place marker for new BOR. 500[512, 512, 520, 520, 532, 532, 544, 544] sts.

Knit 1 round even, continuing to work eyelet round every 4th round as needed.

Decrease Round: K1, ssk, work to 3 sts before side marker, k2tog, k1, slm, k1, ssk, work to 3 sts before BOR, k2tog, k1. 4 sts decreased.


Sizes XS[S]: Work Decrease Round every round for 76 total decrease rounds. 196[208, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts remaining.

Size M: Work Decrease Round every round 16 times, then knit 1 round even.
Rep these 17 rounds for 71 total Decrease Round. 228 sts remaining.

Size L: Work Decrease Round every round 8 times, knit 1 round even.
Rep these 9 rounds for 68 total Decrease Round. 248 sts remaining.

Size 1X: Work Decrease Round every round 4 times, knit 1 round even.
Rep these 5 rounds for 61 total Decrease Round. 276 sts remaining.

Size 2X: Work Decrease Round every round 3 times, knit 1 round even.
Rep these 4 rounds for 57 total Decrease Round. 304 sts remaining.

Sizes 3X[4X]: Work Decrease Round every round 2 times, knit 1 round even.
Rep these 3 rounds for 51 total Decrease Round. -[-, -, -, -, -, 328, 340, -] sts remaining.

Size 5X: Work Decrease Round every round 3 times, knit 2 rounds even.
Rep these 5 rounds for 68 total Decrease Round. 364 sts remaining.

 196[208, 228, 248, 276, 304, 328, 340, 364] sts.

Work bottom ribbing:
Switch to smaller circular needles.
Next round: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat last round until ribbing measures 2 inches/5 cm. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Pick up for armhole ribbing:
Attach yarn to bottom of armhole. With double-point needles, pick up and knit 48[54, 57, 63, 72, 84, 93, 102, 102] sts around armhole.

Next round: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat last round until ribbing measures 2 inches/5 cm. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Repeat for second armhole.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends. Wash and block gently.

A – Hip circumference:  32.75[34.75, 38, 41.25, 46, 50.75, 54.75., 56.75, 60.75] inches/ 83[88.5, 96.5, 105, 117, 129, 139, 144, 154.5] cm
B – Length: 24.75[25.5, 25.75, 26.75, 28.25, 28.5, 29.25, 30.5, 30.25] inches/ 63[65, 65.5, 68, 72, 72.5, 74.5, 77.5, 77] cm
C – Width/Wingspan: 46.25[47.25, 47.25, 47.75, 47.75, 48.75, 48.75, 49.75, 49.75] / 117.5[120, 120, 121.5, 121.5, 124, 124, 126.5, 126.5] cm
D – Cuff circumference: 8[9, 9.5, 10.5, 12, 14, 15.5, 17, 17] inches/ 20.5[23, 24, 26.5, 30.5, 35.5, 39.5, 43, 43] cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Renee Kulling lives in Michigan, USA, where she works as a corporate trainer. When she isn't knitting, she's building Lego with her daughter or running with her high-energy dog, Lucie. She is fond of bright colors and circus music.

You can find her on Ravelry and Instagram.

Pattern & images © 2023 Renee Kulling