Tonnán Pullover
Tonnán
{Irish: ripple}
Intriguing in its simplicity, this unisex pullover is reminiscent of vintage athletic jerseys… with a nod to the nautical. A triptych of ripples runs across the chest and left bicep, resulting in an aesthetic that is simultaneously minimalist and eye-catching. The top-down raglan construction is basic and straightforward, while the ripples are surprisingly easy to work. Enjoy making waves with this quick and unique-looking knit.
Tonnán means ‘ripple’ in Irish and is pronounced ‘toe-nahn’.
Tonnán
{Irish: ripple}
Intriguing in its simplicity, this unisex pullover is reminiscent of vintage athletic jerseys… with a nod to the nautical. A triptych of ripples runs across the chest and left bicep, resulting in an aesthetic that is simultaneously minimalist and eye-catching. The top-down raglan construction is basic and straightforward, while the ripples are surprisingly easy to work. Enjoy making waves with this quick and unique-looking knit.
Tonnán means ‘ripple’ in Irish and is pronounced ‘toe-nahn’.
Tonnán
{Irish: ripple}
Intriguing in its simplicity, this unisex pullover is reminiscent of vintage athletic jerseys… with a nod to the nautical. A triptych of ripples runs across the chest and left bicep, resulting in an aesthetic that is simultaneously minimalist and eye-catching. The top-down raglan construction is basic and straightforward, while the ripples are surprisingly easy to work. Enjoy making waves with this quick and unique-looking knit.
Tonnán means ‘ripple’ in Irish and is pronounced ‘toe-nahn’.
MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
measures as follows around chest circumference:
83.5cm/ 33.25” (88.5cm/ 35.5”, 94cm/ 37.5”, 99cm/ 39.5”, 104.5cm/ 41.75”, 115cm/ 46”, 125cm/ 50”, 135.5cm/ 54.25”, 146cm/ 58.5”, 156.5cm/ 62.5”)
Gauge
main fabric:
23 sts x 32 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” in stockinette
edgings: 25 sts x 34 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” in 1x1 rib
Yarn
designed with Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Wild Brier
sample shown in the Storm Cloud & Meadowsweet colourways
suitable for sportweight yarns,
approximately 300m/ 325y per 100g/ 3.5oz
project requires 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) 100g/3.5oz skeins MC
and less than 1/2 of a 100g/3.5oz skein CC
Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.5mm (US 4) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric
Needle B: circular needle, 2.5mm (US 2) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge for edgings
Notions
stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Special Techniques
increases, decreases, provisional cast-on
This pattern includes a schematic with detailed measurements.
This pattern includes a chart, as well as written instructions, for the ripple motif.