Don’t Worry Ma

Introducing Don't Worry Ma, a cozy pullover with a funny name. Textured in Diamond Brocade stitch throughout (a meditative 8 stitch by 8 row repeat) with garter stitch trimming, bodice and sleeves are worked top down and-in-the-round. Short rows smooth sleeve cap edges that are set in. Worked in Aran weight yarn, it's a quick knit with stylish results. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 31, 34¾, 38½, 43¼, 47, 50¾, 54½" / 78.7, 88.3, 97.8, 109.9, 119.4, 128.9, 138.4 cm
Waist: 27¼, 31, 34¾, 39½, 43¼, 47, 50¾" / 69.2, 78.7, 88.3, 100.3, 109.9, 119.4, 128.9 cm
Hips: 31, 34¾, 38½, 43¼, 47, 50¾, 54½" / 78.7, 88.3, 97.8, 109.9, 119.4, 128.9, 138.4 cm
Length: 22¾, 23¼, 23½, 23¾, 24, 24¼, 24½" / 57.8, 59.1, 59.7, 60.3, 61, 61.6, 62.2 cm
– shown in size 34¾”/ 88.3 cm, worn with no ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Osprey wool by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 170 yds/155m per 100g skein); Bird's Egg #106; 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9 skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 865, 975, 1080, 1195, 1300, 1415, 1510 yards / 790, 890, 990, 1095, 1190, 1295, 1380 m.
I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US9 / 5.5mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24" / 60 cm circular (for upper bodice and sleeve caps)
• 1 24" / 60 cm to 32" / 80 cm circular (for lower bodice – use length shorter than waist measurement)
• 1 set double-pointed (or preferred needle style for working small circumferences of the sleeves in the round)
US8 / 5.0mm (one size smaller than above)
• 1 24" / 60 cm circular (for gradual collar shaping)

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Pins (blocking wires, optional)

GAUGE (after blocking)
• 16 sts and 25 rows to 4" / 10.2 cm in Stockinette Stitch
• 17 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10.2 cm in Diamond Brocade

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, Cable CO, circular knitting, decreases (ssk, p2tog tbl, k2tog, p2tog), increases (m1R, m1L), stitch pick up around neckline, short row shaping at sleeve caps, setting in sleeve caps, and blocking.

15 page pdf includes pattern instructions, Diamond Brocade stitch description and charts for shoulder starts and sleeve caps, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, definitions for relevant abbreviations and a full page worksheet of Diamond Brocade chart repeats as aid for sketching stitch sequences during shaping, if desired.

You'll find this pattern for sale on Ravelry.

And just for fun, here’s the back story of its name.