Beacon Pattern, PDF
Lead designer: Shellie Anderson
A pullover with relaxed sensibility, Beacon’s roomy sleeves and rounded neckline add stylish comfortability. Haven lends a velvet-like drape, accented by Tweed Silk Cloud’s intriguing texture.
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MATERIALS
Shibui Knits Haven
80% Extra Fine Merino
20% Cashmere
160 yds / 50 g
6 (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 11) skeins
Shown in Noire
Shibui Knits Tweed Silk Cloud
65% Silk
35% Kid Mohair
190 yds / 25 g
5 (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8)
Shown in Tar
Gauge
19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch, with one strand of Haven held together with one strand of Tweed Silk Cloud, after blocking, on size 7 needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in 3x3 ribbing, with one strand of Haven held together with one strand of Tweed Silk Cloud, after blocking, on size 6 needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Needles & Notions
Size 6 (4mm) 16" circular needle
Size 6 (4mm) DPNs (if not using Magic Loop)
Size 6 (4mm) 32" or longer circular needle
Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32" or longer circular needle
Spare size 7 needle for 3-needle Bind-Off
Locking stitch markers
Stich holders
Tapestry needle
Waste Yarn
Sizes
A (B, C, D) (E, F, G, H)
To fit bust size 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)"
Finished Dimensions
36.75 (40.5, 44.25, 48) (51.75, 55.5, 60.75, 64.5)" hem circumference
56.75 (59.75, 62.75, 66.5) (69.5, 70, 75.75, 76.25)" bust/shoulder circumference
19.75 (20, 20, 20.25) (20.5, 20.75, 20.75, 21)" back length shoulder to hem
Notes
Beacon is a cropped batwing pullover with dramatic side and shoulder shaping. Using one strand of Haven and one strand of Tweed Silk Cloud, Beacon is worked in the round from the bottom up, then divided at the armholes; upper front and back are worked flat. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round.
