MATERIALS

• 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins of Purl Soho’s Plein Air, 67% merino wool and 33% organically grown cotton. Each skein of this light worsted/DK-weight yarn is 218 yards; approximately 1005 (1100, 1255, 1375, 1550) (1680, 1780, 1875, 1995) yards required. We used the color Tawny Owl.

OR

• 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% cashmere. Each skein of this light worsted/DK-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1135 (1240, 1415, 1555, 1750) (1900, 2010, 2120, 2250) yards required. We used the color Ash Blue.

You will also need…

• US 7 (4.5 mm), 16-inch circular knitting needles
• US 7, 24-, 32- or 40-inch circular needles, depending on size
• US 6 (4 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• A stitch marker
• Removable stitch markers
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Blocking wires and T-pins (optional but recommended)

GAUGE

17 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch on larger needles

NOTE: If using Cashmere Merino Bloom, for best results, dry your gauge swatch hanging along the cast-on or bind-off edge (rather than flat). This yarn tends to relax and grow, so hanging your swatch will help determine a more accurate gauge.

SIZES

42½ (46, 50, 53½, 57½) (61, 65, 68½, 72½)

NOTE: For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!

To fit actual chest circumference of 32–34 (35–37, 39–41, 43–45, 47–49) (50–52, 54–56, 58–60, 62–64) inches with approximately 9–11 inches of ease

• Finished Chest Circumference: 42½ (46, 50, 53½, 57½) (61, 65, 68½, 72½) inches
• Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 25¼ (25¾, 27¾, 28½, 30½) (31¼, 31½, 31¾, 32¼) inches
• Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 15 (15, 16, 16, 17) (17, 17, 17, 17) inches
• Finished Length from Underarm to Cuff: 12½ inches

SAMPLE: The sweaters shown here are size 46, worn with 12 inches of ease.