Tensho Pullover Pattern

This pullover is named for Tensho Shobun, a Sumi Ink artist from the 14th century.

The sweater is knit from the bottom up in the round, and the body and sleeves joined at the underarm. A few raglan-style decreases are made before beginning the circular yoke color work, which incorporates more decreases. Short rows are worked just before the colorwork for a better fit around the neckline. The sleeves can be knitted using the magic loop method, or using dpn. If desired, you can work the ribbing on a smaller needle size. Some knitters might choose to work the ribbing on a size smaller needle, which can give a tighter rib.

Sizes
Finished Chest Measurements: 32.5 (36, 39.5, 44.5, 48, 51.5, 56.5, 60, 63.5)” / 82.5 (91.5, 100.5, 113, 122, 131, 143, 152.5, 161.5) cm intended to be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm of positive ease

Yarn
The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% Merino Wool, 30% Masham Wool and 10% mohair; 238 yds / 218 m; 3.5 oz / 100 g)
4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins MC
1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) CC
OR
840 (945, 1050, 1210, 1365, 1525, 1685, 1845, 2005) yds / 765 (865, 960, 1105, 1250, 1400, 1540, 1670, 1835) m MC
190 (215, 238, 250, 280, 315, 350, 385, 420) yds / 175 (200, 220, 225, 255, 285, 320, 355, 385) m CC

Needles
One US size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needle
One US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle
set of US 7 (4.5 mm) Double Pointed Needles
or size needle to obtain gauge
Optionally one size smaller for ribbing

Gauge
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch (after blocking)

Tools
stitch markers (2)
tapestry needle
waste yarn