OSPREY Jacqueline Cieslak v1 Sept2020

OSPREY / BY JACQUELINE CIESLAK
OSPREY is a squishy, simple pullover with clean lines and quiet texture. This pattern was adapted from PLOVER, the lightweight warm-weather cardigan in a
loose gauge that was originally published in Making No. 9 / SIMPLE. Knit in a heavier yarn at a denser gauge than Plover, Osprey includes 9 sizes and directions
and yarn requirements for two lengths (cropped/full length). This versatile pullover makes the perfect layering piece for any cool-weather wardrobe.
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DETAILS
SIZING
Sizes (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9} by finished bust circumference in inches/cm:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
inches 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72
centimeters 101.5 112 122 132 142 152.5 162.5 172.5 183
To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 6-14” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose
the closest size. If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see chart on last page for
full finished sweater schematics).
In the photos, Jacqui is wearing a size 6 with 6” of positive ease at the bust and 0” of ease at the bicep.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
This sweater is designed for a sport weight wool/wool blend. I knit my sample in The Farmers Daughter Fibers Recollect (57g / 185 yd / 169 m), a 100%
Montana Rambouillet wool with a loose ply that is super soft with a subtle tweedy texture.
NOTE: Osprey can actually be worked in anything from fingering to dk/worsted weight, depending on the type of fabric you want. I wrote a blog post with sample
gauge swatches in 3 different yarn weights that is available here: https://jacquelinecieslak.com/blog/yarn-substitution-at-different-weights.
Yarn requirements for cropped/full length:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
skeins of Recollect 5/6 5/7 6/7 6/8 7/9 8 / 10 9 / 11 10 / 12 11 / 13
yards 875 / 1075 925 / 1150 1000 / 1250 1100 / 1375 1225 / 1550 1375 / 1725 1550 / 1950 1750 / 2200 1975 / 2475
meters 800 / 1000 850 / 1050 925 / 1150 1000 / 1250 1125 / 1425 1250 / 1575 1425 / 1775 1600 / 2000 1800 / 2250
GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

Gauge: 16 sts and 34 rows over 4”/10cm in half brioche stitch, after blocking
NOTE: when facing the rs of the work in half brioche stitch, every “knit” stitch will actually represent two rows.
Recommended needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) 32”/80cm circular (sizes 1-3) or 40”/100 cm circular (sizes 4-9); DPNs for sleeves if not using magic loop
Notions: stitch markers, locking stitch marker, stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
hbs (half-brioche stitch)
Video tutorial available online here: bit.ly/ursa-half-brioche
Worked flat (over multiples of 2 +1):
WS: *k1, sl1yo, repeat from * to 1 st before end, k1
RS: *p1, brk, rep from * to 1 st before end, p1
Worked in the round (over multiples of 2):
Round 1: *p1, sl1yo, rep from * to end
Round 2: *p1, brk, rep from * to end
Backward loop cast on:
Make a loop around your lefthand thumb with the yarn from the ball on top and the yarn from the needle on the bottom. Stick your righthand needle into this
loop, remove your thumb, and pull to tighten the loop around the needle (1 st inc’d).
© Copyright Jacqueline Cieslak 2020 | v 1.0, September 2020
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ABBREVIATIONS
BOR beginning of round pu&k pick up and knit
brk brioche knit: knit the stitch that was slipped in the previous row p3tog purl 3 together (2 sts dec’d)
together with its yarn over
rep repeat
brkyobrk (brioche knit, yarn over, brioche knit) all into the same stitch
rm remove stitch marker
together with its yarn over (2 sts inc’d)
rLm remove locking stitch marker
cont continue
rnd round
dec(‘d) decrease (decreased)
rs right side
hbs half brioche stitch (see special techniques)
sl1yo (slip 1, yarn over ) bring yarn to front of work, slip stitch purlwise,
inc(‘d) increase (increased)
move yarn to back of work over the top of the needle
k knit
s2kp2 sl 2 sts together knitwise, k1, pass slipped sts over (2 sts dec’d)
Lm locking stitch marker
sm slip stitch marker
m stitch marker
sl slip
pm place stitch marker
st(s) stitch(es)
pLm place locking stitch marker
ws wrong side
p purl

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DIRECTIONS
1– NECK & SHOULDERS
NOTE: Pullover is worked from the top down in one piece with raglan
shaping. It begins worked flat, increasing for the sleeves and neck, until the
v-neck is complete, at which point it is joined to work in the round. The rest of
the body and the sleeves are worked in the round. The neck is picked up and
worked in the round in stockinette stitch, just like the hem and cuffs.
Cast on: using long-tail cast on or preferred method, cast on (59, 63, 63)
[67, 75, 79] {79, 79, 79} sts.
YOKE SET UP:

NOTE: In the following row, the 4 segments of 5 sts between markers are the
faux seams for the raglan lines, and each 5-st segment should start and end
with a knit stitch (on the following row and every ws row). Also note that the
first and last stitch of every row (rs and ws) are knit for garter stitch edges.
Set-up row (ws): k1, sl1yo, pm, work hbs over 5 sts, pm, cont hbs over (7, 9,
7) [9, 11, 11] {11, 11, 11} sts, pm, cont hbs over 5 sts, pm, cont hbs over (21,
21, 25) [25, 29, 33] {33, 33, 33} sts, pm, cont hbs over 5 sts, pm, cont hbs
over (7, 9, 7) [9, 11, 11] {11, 11, 11} sts, pm, cont hbs over 5 sts, pm, sl1yo,
k1.
Row 1 (inc row, rs): k1, brkyobrk, *sm, work hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk,
cont hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk; rep from * two more times, sm, cont
hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, k1 (16 sts inc’d).
You should have (75, 79, 79) [83, 91, 95] {95, 95, 95} sts total: 4 sts for each
front, (11, 13, 11) [13, 15, 15] {15, 15, 15} sts for each sleeve, (25, 25, 29) [29,
33, 37] {37, 37, 37} sts for back, and 20 sts for the faux raglan seams.
Row 2: k1, sl1yo, work hbs to last 2 sts, sl1yo, k1.
Row 3: k1, brk, work hbs to last 2 sts, brk, k1.
Row 4: rep row 2.
BEGIN NECK, BODY, & RAGLAN SHAPING:

Next row (neck, body, & raglan inc row, rs): k1, brkyobrk, work hbs to 1 st
before m, brkyobrk, *sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to 1 st
before m, brkyobrk; rep from * two more times, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm,
brkyobrk, cont hbs to last 2 sts, brkyobrk, k1 (20 sts inc’d).
You should have (95, 99, 99) [103, 111, 115] {115, 115, 115} sts total: 8 sts
for each front, (15, 17, 15) [17, 19, 19] {19, 19, 19} sts for each sleeve, (29, 29,
33) [33, 37, 41] {41, 41, 41} sts for back, and 20 sts for the faux raglan seams.
Next 3 rows: working first and last st in garter st, work as established in
hbs.
Next row (body & raglan inc row): k1, brk, work hbs to 1 st before m,
brkyobrk, *sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to 1 st before m,
brkyobrk; rep from * two more times, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk,
cont hbs to last st, k1 (16 sts inc’d).
You should have (111, 115, 115) [119, 127, 131] {131, 131, 131} sts total: 10
sts for each front, (19, 21, 19) [21, 23, 23] {23, 23, 23} sts for each sleeve, (33,

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33, 37) [37, 41, 45] {45, 45, 45} sts for back, and 20 sts for the faux raglan
seams.
hbs.
Cont: rep last 8 rows (2, 2, 3) [3, 4, 4] {4, 4, 4} more times.
You should have (183, 187, 223) [227, 271, 275] {275, 275, 275} sts total: (22,
22, 28) [28, 34, 34] {34, 34, 34} sts for each front, (35, 37, 43) [45, 55, 55] {55,
55, 55} sts for each sleeve, (49, 49, 61) [61, 73, 77] {77, 77, 77} sts for back,
and 20 sts for the faux raglan seams.
CONT NECK, BODY, & RAGLAN SHAPING (inc rate changes):

Next row (neck, body, & raglan inc row, rs): rep neck, body, & raglan inc
row (20 sts inc’d).
hbs.
Next row (body only inc row): k1, brk, work hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk,
sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, cont hbs to m, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm,
brkyobrk, cont hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm,
cont hbs to m, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to last 2 sts,
brk, k1 (8 sts inc’d).
hbs.
Cont: rep last 8 rows (0, 0, 0) [0, 0, 1] {1, 1, 1} more time(s).
NOTE: Neck increases are now complete.
JOIN TO WORK IN THE ROUND:

Rnd 1 (body & raglan inc rnd): k1, brk, work hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk,
*sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk;
rep from * two more times, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs
to last st, k1, cast on 1 st using backward loop cast on, pm for BOR (this is
the center front), join to work in the round (17 sts inc’d).
61, 73) [73, 85, 97] {97, 97, 97} sts for front, (43, 45, 51) [53, 63, 67] {67, 67,
67} sts for each sleeve, (61, 61, 73) [73, 85, 97] {97, 97, 97} sts for back, and
20 sts for the faux raglan seams.

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Rnds 2-4: work as established in hbs (following instructions for working in You should have (236, 264, 276) [304, 348, 356] {380, 404, 428} sts: (65, 73,
the round now). 77) [85, 97, 101] {109, 117, 125} sts for front, (43, 49, 51) [57, 67, 67] {71, 75,
79} sts for each sleeve, (65, 73, 77) [85, 97, 101] {109, 117, 125} sts for back,
Rnd 5 (body only inc rnd): work hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk, sm, cont
hbs over 5 sts, sm, cont hbs to m, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk,
cont hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, cont hbs to Sizes (–, –, 3) [4, –, 6] {7, 8, 9} only: work rnds 9-12 once (16 sts inc’d).
m, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to BOR (8 sts inc’d).
You should have (236, 264, 292) [320, 348, 372] {396, 420, 444} sts: (65, 73,
You should have (236, 240, 276) [280, 324, 356] {356, 356, 356} sts total: (65, 81) [89, 97, 105] {113, 121, 129} sts for front, (43, 49, 55) [61, 67, 71] {75, 79,
65, 77) [77, 89, 101] {101, 101, 101} sts for front, (43, 45, 51) [53, 63, 67] {67, 83} sts for each sleeve, (65, 73, 81) [89, 97, 105] {113, 121, 129} sts for back,
67, 67} sts for each sleeve, (65, 65, 77) [77, 89, 101] {101, 101, 101} sts for and 20 sts for the faux raglan seams.
back, and 20 sts for the faux raglan seams.
NOTE: The “cont until” measurements provided in the following instructions
Rnds 6-8: work as established in hbs. are blocked measurements. Half brioche stitch lengthens significantly in the
blocking process, so I recommend either steam-blocking your in-progress
Sizes (–, 2, –) [4, 5, –] {7, 8, 9} only cont as follows:
piece to confirm the measurement or figuring the number of rows you need
Rnd 9 (body & raglan inc rnd): work hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk, *sm, to work to get the final blocked measurement correct at your gauge.
cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to 1 st before m, brkyobrk; rep
All sizes: cont working non-inc rnds as established in hbs, until you have
from * two more times, sm, cont hbs over 5 sts, sm, brkyobrk, cont hbs to
worked (60, 64, 68) [72, 76, 80] {86, 92, 98} rows/rnds from cast-on edge as
BOR (16 sts inc’d).
counted at center back, or until piece measures (7, 7.5, 8) [8.5, 9, 9.5] {10,
Rnds 10-16: rep rnds 2-8 (8 sts inc’d). 10.75, 11.5}” / (18, 19, 20.5) [21.5, 23, 24] {25.5, 27.5, 29} cm from cast-on
edge as measured from center back, ending on rnd 1 of the hbs pattern
Sizes (–, –, –) [–, –, –] {–, 8, 9} only: rep rnds 9-16 (–, –, –) [–, –, –] {–, 1, worked in the round (about to begin rnd 2 again).
2} more time(s).

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NOTE: Depending on your row gauge and the depth you require for your Sizes (–, 2, –) [4, –, –] {–, –, –} only (cuff dec rnd): *brk, p3tog; rep from *
armhole, you may need more or less length in the yoke. I recommend trying to end of rnd.
the sweater on to determine if you are ready to proceed to separate for
You should have (–, 24, –) [28, –, –] {–, –, –} sts.
sleeves and body. The raglan sleeves should reach all the way around your
shoulders with a gap of an inch or less at the underarms. All sizes: Work in stockinette for 6 rnds. Bind off all sts loosely knitwise
and break yarn.
2– BODY
Separate sleeves & body: work hbs to m, rm, cont hbs over 5 sts, rm, sl
4– NECK
sleeve sts to stitch holder or scrap yarn, rm, cast on 5 sts using backward NOTE: If the neck feels a bit too wide, you can go down 1 or 2 needles sizes
loop cast on, cont hbs over 5 sts, rm, cont hbs to m, rm, cont hbs over 5 for this section to cinch it in a bit.
sts, rm, sl sleeve sts to stitch holder or scrap yarn, rm, cast on 5 sts using
backward loop cast on, cont hbs over 5 sts, rm, cont hbs to BOR. Setup: starting at the middle back of the sweater neck, pu&k 1 st for every
cast-on st and 3 sts for every 4 rows along the v-neck edge. Join to work in
You should have (160, 176, 192) [208, 224, 240] {256, 272, 288} sts for body. the round and pm for BOR, then pLm around the stitch at the lowest point at
the center of the front v-neck.
Cont: work as est in hbs until body measures (7.5, 7.5, 8) [8, 8, 8.5] {8.5, 9,
9}” / (19, 19, 20.5) [20.5, 20.5, 21.5] {21.5, 23, 23} cm for the cropped length Rnd 1 (dec rnd): knit to 1 st before Lm, s2kp2, rLm from prev row and pLm
OR (12.5, 12.5, 13) [13, 13, 13.5] {13.5, 14, 14}” / (32, 32, 33) [33, 33, 34.5] around the st just worked, k to BOR.
{34.5, 35.5, 35.5} cm for the full length OR desired length from underarm.
Rnd 2: knit all sts.
Hem: Work in stockinette for 6 rnds. Bind off all sts loosely knitwise and
break yarn. Cont: rep last two rnds once, then rep rnd 1 once more. Bind off all sts
loosely knitwise and break yarn.
3– SLEEVES
Finishing: Weave in ends and wet block to measurements.
Return (43, 49, 55) [61, 67, 71] {75, 79, 83} sts held for sleeve to needles.
Setup: pick up 7 sts at the underarm, working sts as (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1,
p1), cont hbs (rnd 2 of hbs worked in the rnd) across all sleeve sts, p1 (first
picked up st), pm for BOR.
Rnd 1: sl1yo, p1, sl1yo, p1, sl1yo, pm, p1, cont hbs (rnd 1 of hbs worked in Osprey, version 1.0, updated Sept. 2020
the rnd) to BOR.
Tech editing by Kristina McGrath (https://kristinamamaknits.wordpress.com)
You should have (50, 56, 62) [68, 74, 78] {82, 86, 90} sts total (including the 5
© Jacqueline Cieslak 2020. All rights reserved.
sts between markers on the underside of the sleeve).
In purchasing this pattern you agree to print and use this pattern and the
Cont: work even in hbs for (52, 52, 34) [34, 26, 26] {26, 26, 26} rnds from rnd items made from it only for your personal non‐commercial use. You may
1, ending after an even-numbered rnd. not distribute or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern or parts of
Next rnd (dec rnd): brk, p1, brk, p1, brk, sm, p3tog, cont hbs to 3 sts before this pattern.
BOR, p3tog (4 sts dec’d). Designer may be contacted at support@jacquelinecieslak.com.
sts between markers on the underside of the sleeve).
For pattern support, the fastest way to get answers to your
Cont: rep dec rnd every (52, 52, 34) [34, 26, 26] {26, 26, 26} rnds (1, 1, 2) [2,
3, 3] {3, 3, 3} more time(s). questions is to post to my Ravelry group, Jacqueline Cieslak
Designs.
sts between markers on the underside of the sleeve). Visit my Ravelry group here: bit.ly/ravelry-jc-designs
Cont: rm and work as established in hbs until sleeve measures 16” / 40.5
cm or 1” / 2.5 cm short of desired length from underarm, ending after an
even numbered rnd. SHARE
Sizes (1, –, 3) [–, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9} only (cuff dec rnd): brk, p1, *brk, p3tog: rep I’d love to see your sweater! Share on Instagram using the hashtag
from * to end of rnd. #OspreyPullover and tag me @jacquelinecieslak so I can see it!
You should have (22, –, 26) [–, 30, 32] {34, 36, 38} sts.

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SCHEMATIC
c
b e
h g
f
IN INCHES / CM
size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
40” / 44” / 48” / 52” / 56” / 60” / 64” / 68” / 72” /

a full bust circumference
101.5 cm 112 cm 122 cm 132 cm 142 cm 152.5 cm 162.5 cm 172.5 cm 182 cm
12.5” / 14” / 15.5” / 17” / 18.5” / 19.5” / 20.1” / 21.5” / 22.5” /
b bicep circumference
32 cm 35.5 cm 39.5 cm 43 cm 47 cm 49.5 cm 52 cm 54.5 cm 57 cm
7.75” / 7.75” / 8.75” / 8.75” / 9.75” / 10.75” / 10.75” / 10.75” / 10.75” /
c back neck width
19.5 cm 19.5 cm 22 cm 22 cm 25 cm 27.5 cm 27.5 cm 27.5 cm 27.5 cm
7” / 7.5” / 8” / 8.5” / 9” / 9.5” / 10” / 10.75” / 11.5” /
d yoke depth from shoulder to underarm
18 cm 19 cm 20.5 cm 21.5 cm 23 cm 24 cm 25.5 cm 27.5 cm 29 cm
4.25” / 4.25” / 5.25” / 5.5” / 6.25” / 7.25” / 7.25” / 7.5” / 8.25” /
e front neck depth from shoulder to point of V
10.5 cm 10.5 cm 13 cm 13.5 cm 15.5 cm 18 cm 18 cm 18.5 cm 20.5 cm
8.5” / 8.5” / 9” / 9” / 9” / 9.5” / 9.5” / 10” / 10” /
f body length from underarm to hem (cropped)
21 cm 21 cm 22.5 cm 22.5 cm 22.5 cm 23 cm 23 cm 25 cm 25 cm
13.5” / 13.5” / 14” / 14” / 14” / 14.5” / 14.5” / 15” / 15” /
f body length from underarm to hem (full)
34 cm 34 cm 35 cm 35 cm 35 cm 36 cm 36 cm 37.5 cm 37.5 cm
17” / 17” / 17” / 17” / 17” / 17” / 17” / 17” / 17” /
g sleeve length from underarm to cuff
42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm 42.5 cm
5” / 6” / 6” / 7” / 7” / 7.5” / 8” / 8.5” / 9” /
h cuff circumference
12.5 cm 15 cm 15 cm 18 cm 18 cm 19 cm 20.5 cm 21.5 cm 23 cm

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skeins of Recollect 5/6 5/7 6/7 6/8 7/9 8 / 10 9 / 11 10 / 12 11 / 13

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

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YOKE SET UP:

BEGIN NECK, BODY, & RAGLAN SHAPING:

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CONT NECK, BODY, & RAGLAN SHAPING (inc rate changes):

JOIN TO WORK IN THE ROUND:

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40” / 44” / 48” / 52” / 56” / 60” / 64” / 68” / 72” /

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