Gillian – Project Kit
Gillian – Project Kit
Every closet demands a classic cabled crewneck sweater, which Gillian delivers in every way. Satisfying columns of bold cables and stockinette alternate across the entire pullover with a simple silhouette and fit you’ll love to wear.
We are excited to introduce this pattern for a limited time with our Studio Blend No. 2 (70% wool/30% cashmere) and Lamana Cusi (100% alpaca) held together, producing a super cozy fabric with great stitch definition and a subtle halo. The yardage estimate for each kit factors in enough yarn for the garment in the selected size, plus 10% for a 6- to 8-inch swatch and knitter tension variance.
Each Gillian Project Kit includes a free digital pattern, delivered by email at the time of shipping.
See additional pre-order timeline and pattern information below for sizing and skein requirements. Make a size and color selection to see its yarn photo.
Construction
Pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. Neckband is worked circularly from picked-up stitches. The Gilian Pattern may be worked either from written directions or from charts.
Sizes
41 (44½, 47¾, 51¼, 54½, 56¼, 61½, 64¾, 68¼, 70)" / 104 (113, 121.5, 130, 138.5, 143, 156, 164.5, 173.5, 178) cm finished chest circumference
Sized to fit 29.5-33 (33-36½, 36½-40, 40-43½, 43½-47, 47-50½, 50½-54, 54-57½, 57½-61, 61-64½)" / 75-84 (84-92.5, 92.5-101.5, 101.5-110.5, 110.5-119.5, 119.5-128.5, 128.5-137, 137-146, 146-155, 155-164) cm actual chest circumference with approximately 7¼-11½" / 18.5-29 cm positive ease
Model wearing size 44½" / 113 cm with +10½" / +26.5 cm ease
Yarn A
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 2
70% wool, 30% cashmere
264 yards / 241 meters per 50 g skein
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins
1460 (1550, 1670, 1760, 1905, 2050, 2240, 2355, 2485, 2660) yards
1340 (1420, 1530, 1610, 1740, 1870, 2050, 2150, 2270, 2430) meters
Yarn B
Lamana Cusi
100% alpaca
246 yards / 225 meters per 50 g skein
6 (7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins
1415 (1500, 1615, 1705, 1845, 1985, 2165, 2275, 2405, 2575) yards
1290 (1370, 1480, 1560, 1690, 1820, 1980, 2080, 2200, 2350) meters
Note: One strand each of Yarn A & Yarn B are held together throughout
Sample shown in color Shadow (Yarn A) and Anthracite (Yarn B)
Gauge
19 stitches & 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
One 20-stitch Gillian Cable repeat measures approximately 3¼" / 8.5 cm in width, after blocking
Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24" / 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
US 6 / 4 mm
Needle B (for Ribbing & Neckband)
One 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 5 / 3.75 mm
Needle C (for Neckband)
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm
Needle D (for Neckband)
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle three sizes smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm
Other Materials
Stitch markers, cable needle, locking markers or coilless safety pins, stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5