I’m from one of the most northern countries of the world and as Thule means the northernmost part of the habitable ancient world, I thought it was a suitable name for this chunky weight cozy pullover. I knitted the original Thule already three winters ago and for those past three winters it has been my go-to sweater during coldest seasons.
The Thule pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The neckband is knitted straight in Stockinette stitch so it rolls beautifully into a round collar. The yoke increases are carefully scattered to create a subtle and minimalistic detail that expands over the whole yoke. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately.
The back is shaped with optional German short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit. The short-rows are worked after separating the body and sleeves and at the hem. You can choose to work both short-row sections (more slope at hem and better fit at back), only one of the short-row sections (less slope at hem and good fit at back) or no short-rows at all (no slope, straight fit). The short-row technique is explained in depth in the pattern.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm / 32 (35.75, 39.75, 43.75, 47.75, 51.5, 55.5 59.5, 63.5) inches including the intended ease of 7.5-12.5 cm / 3-5 inches
Length from hem to underarm (adjustable): 30 (30, 30, 30, 32, 32, 32, 34, 34) cm / 11.75 (11.75, 11.75, 11.75, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5) inches
Yoke length: 20 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 28) cm / 7.75 (8.75, 8.75, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10.25, 10.25, 11) inches
Sleeve length from cuff to underarm (adjustable): 42 (42, 42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 44, 44) cm / 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25) inches
Upper arm circumference: 37 (38, 41, 44, 46, 51, 56, 59, 61) cm / 14.5 (15, 16.25, 17.25, 18, 20, 21.75, 23.25, 24) inches
Cuff circumference: 26 (26, 27.5, 27.5, 29, 29, 31, 31, 31) cm / 10.25 (10.25, 10.75, 10.75, 11.5, 11.5, 12.25, 12.25, 12.25) inches
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the length of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.
Yarn
5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins of De Rerum Natura Cyrano (100 % merino; 150 m / 164 yards per 100 g), shown in colorways Poivre Blanc (lighter pullover) and Poivre et Sel (darker pullover), or 620 (680, 750, 830, 910, 1000, 1100, 1210, 1330) m / 680 (750, 820, 910, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1330, 1460) yards of similar aran weight yarn.
Needles
5.5 mm / US9 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for cuffs
5.5 mm / US9 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the hem
6 mm / US10 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neckline
6 mm / US10 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for sleeves
6 mm / US10 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the body
Note: Always use the needle size that gives you the right gauge!
Gauge
13 sts and 23 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, after blocking
Notions
25 stitch markers, of which one marks the beginning of the round, 12 the right side of the yoke and 12 the left side of the yoke. Use 3 different colors if possible
waste yarn
sewing needle
blocking tools
