Dissent Pullover
Dissent Pullover
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If you know me, you’ll already know that I’m inspired by American Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This is my second design that’s an interpretation of Justice Ginsburg’s Dissent jabot, a decorative collar that she wears when she reads dissenting opinions in the court. This fingering weight pullover comes with several versions to mix and match, including different sleeve and body lengths. I was thinking of persistent women as I knit all three samples. Wear yours with feminist defiance.
There’s also a worsted weight cardigan and a hat version of this design available.
Finished Dimensions
Bust Circumference:
32(35, 38, 41) [44.25, 47, 50, 53] (56, 59, 62) in/ 81.5(89, 96.5, 104) [112.5, 119.5, 127, 134.5] (142, 150, 157.5) cm
Intended to be worn with +1-4 in/2.5-10 cm of positive ease.
Shown in size 32 in/81.5 cm with 2 in/5 cm of positive ease (grey and ochre samples) and in size 44.25 in/112.5 cm (pink sample) with 2.25 in/6 cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Both Cropped & Standard Versions
Contrast Colour:
200(215, 235, 250) [270, 290, 310, 325] (350, 370, 395) yd/
183(197, 215, 229) [247, 265, 283, 297] (320, 338, 361) m fingering weight yarn
Cropped Version
Main Colour:
1060(1160, 1260, 1355) [1455, 1560, 1695, 1780] (1905, 2030, 2160) yd/
969(1061, 1152, 1239) [1330, 1426, 1550, 1628] (1742, 1856, 1975) m fingering weight yarn
Standard Length Version
Main Colour:
1120(1220, 1325, 1425) [1525, 1630, 1770, 1850] (1975, 2100, 2225) yd/
1024(1116, 1212, 1303) [1394, 1490, 1618, 1692] (1806, 1920, 2035) m fingering weight yarn
Check the images for specific info about all the yarns shown in the photos.
Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.
29 sts/40 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in St st with smaller needle
29 sts/36 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in colourwork with larger needle
Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.
Ribbing & Stockinette Stitch
Suggested Size US 2/2.75 mm needles:
∙ 16 in/40 cm circular needle
∙ 32 in/80 cm circular needle
∙ Set DPN’s, long circular needle for magic loop, or two circular needles — whichever is your preferred small-circumference knitting method.
Stranded Colourwork
Suggested Size US 4/3.5 mm needles:
∙ 32 in/80 cm circular needle (for larger sizes, a longer needle may be desired)
Notions
∙ stitch markers
∙ waste yarn
∙ tapestry needle
Skills
I consider this pattern to be intermediate level knitting. It includes working in the round, short row shaping, working stranded colourwork, picking up stitches, and shaping.
Helpful Tutorials
This pattern was updated on April 6, 2021 to match my current layout design. The only change is that the text is now black rather than dark grey to provide better readability.
Check out the #dissentpullover tag on Instagram to see knitters’ Dissent Pullover projects!
Shop for the yarn listed in this pattern
Julie Asselin Anatolia and Nurtured Fine
