Construction: Rib pattern is worked from the bottom in one piece, separated at sleeves then grafted at shoulders; hood is joined and worked in one piece, grafted at top. Short rows shape shoulders.
Finished measurements: 30 (39, 48, 57)" sweater circumference. Allow 2-4" for ease and front overlap. Shown in size 39 with 3" ease.
Yarn: 8 (10, 12, 14) skeins any Sunday Knits 5 ply: Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Angelic (merino angora) or Brigadoon (merino tweed)
Skills used: short rows, cable decreases, grafting
Needles & Notions: Size 7 US / 4.5 mm, size 4 US / 3.5 mm, 3 US / 3.25 mm for toggle buttons, crochet hook size 4 US / 3.5 mm for buttonholes
Gauge: 24 sts = 4.5" / 11.5 cm and 27 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch with larger needles.
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