Coastal Diamond Pullover
by Stitch'n Craft
1323m
Yarn needed
4.5mm
Needle size
20 st × 28 r
Gauge / 10cm
110.0cm
Bust
41.5cm
Bodylength
20.5cm
Armholedepth
57.0cm
Sleevelength
Description
A relaxed, beautifully textured cotton pullover worked bottom-up in a single rich colour, with an all-over diamond motif that layers seed stitch panels against smooth stockinette — just like the sea meeting the shore.
Materials
- Yarn: Cotton DK/light worsted weight; approximately 6,617 metres (7,236 yards) total. Choose a smooth, mercerised 100% cotton or cotton-blend yarn for best stitch definition.
- Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7) straight or circular needles, at least 80 cm/32" length
- Notions:
- Stitch markers (4–6)
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn (for shoulder and neck stitches)
- Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving ends
- Measuring tape
- Row counter (highly recommended)
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| k | knit |
| p | purl |
| k2tog | knit two stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| ssk | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| RS | right side |
| WS | wrong side |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rep | repeat |
| pm | place marker |
| sm | slip marker |
| BO | bind off |
| CO | cast on |
| rem | remaining |
| beg | beginning |
| cont | continue |
| patt | pattern |
| approx | approximately |
| Seed st | K1, p1 alternating, with each stitch knitted over a purl and purled over a knit on every row |
| 2×2 Rib | K2, p2 repeat |
| 1×1 Rib | K1, p1 repeat |
Stitch Chart
Diamond Seed Stitch
RS rows right → left; WS rows left → right
Legend
- RS: knit / WS: purl
- RS: purl / WS: knit
Rep rows 1–16 for full diamond pattern.
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