Réalta Pullover by Andrea Gaughan

Réalta Pullover by Andrea Gaughan1 cable motif, 2 designers, and 2 completely different designs! This pattern is part of a special collaboration with Norah Gaughan who has released a cousin pattern, Morahan, based on the same cable motif, the "Ogee X" from the Knitted Cable Sourcebook. Ralta is the Irish word for Star, and is a gender inclusive dropped shoulder pullover. The pattern begins with a saddle shoulder construction and is worked seamlessly. Shoulder and armhole shaping

1 cable motif, 2 designers, and 2 completely different designs!  This pattern is part of a special collaboration with Norah Gaughan who has released a cousin pattern, Morahan, based on the same cable motif, the "Ogee X" from the Knitted Cable Sourcebook.  Réalta is the Irish word for Star, and is a gender inclusive dropped shoulder pullover.

The pattern begins with a saddle shoulder construction and is worked seamlessly. Shoulder and armhole shaping results in a relaxed, boxy sweater that still has an excellent fit. Réalta is worked top-down, making it easy to adjust the length of the sleeves and body to your personal preference.

Inclusive sizing in 10 individual sizes.  Charts & written instructions included.

Please join the Gaughan-Along KAL by knitting either pattern!  The Knit Along will run from September 12 - December 31, 2025. Use code GAUGHANALONG for 10% off your kit now!  Hurry, limited time offer!

Check out the Gaughan-Along KAL Info Page for more details.  The KAL features prizes that will be awarded throughout the whole KAL, as well as grand prizes awarded at the end of the KAL that were generously donated by Kelbourne Woolens!  2 free patterns will be awarded every other week, and 1 person will win $100 for finishing the Realta or Morahan by filling out the form through the link above.

Kit includes .pdf & printed pattern and selected yarn.  Sizes with similar skein counts have been combined for kit purposes only.  For yarn winding services, click here. 

 Heavy Worsted / Aran Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Lucky Tweed by Kelbourne Woolens (100% Merino wool; 100g/210 yds): 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) Skeins.  Shown in color Golden.

SIZE: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X) Designed with 8" positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Chest - 39 (42.75, 45.5, 49.25, 54) (57.75, 62.5, 66.25, 71, 74.75)" x Length - 21.5 (22.75, 23.5, 24.75, 24.75) (225, 25, 25, 25, 25)“
YARDAGE: approximately 1170 (1315, 1430, 1575, 1675) (1790, 1885, 1975, 2085, 2160) yds. 
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate-cables, short rows, picking up stitches, ribbing, Backwards Loop Cast-On, Tubular Bind-Off

NEEDLES: US 7 / 4.5mm & US 4 / 3.5mm 12" to 60"circulars plus set Double Points in each size, or size needed to obtain gauge 
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch markers, cable needle, seaming yarn, tapestry needle, & stitch holders or waste yarn
GAUGE: 17sts x 26 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch on larger needles, after blocking.  

Images courtesy of Andrea Gaughan