MATERIALS

• 8 (9, 11, 12, 14) skeins of Purl Soho’s Season Alpaca, 100% super baby alpaca. Each skein is approximately 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1727 (1977, 2272, 2602, 2981) yards required. Julie used the color Meadow Mushroom, which we no longer carry.

You’ll also need…

• US 7 (4.5 mm), 24-inch circular needles
• US 5 (3.75mm), 16-inch circular needles
• US 4 (3.5 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• US 2.5 (3 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle
• Locking markers or coilless safety pins
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Blocking wires + T-pins (optional but recommended)

GAUGE

24 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in Grove pattern

21 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in seed stitch

SIZES

45½ (53½, 61½, 69½, 77½)

To fit actual chest circumference of 28-35 (36-43, 44-51, 52-59, 60-67)", with approximately 10-18 inches of positive ease

• Finished Chest Circumference: 45½ (53½, 61½, 69½, 77½) inches
• Finished Hip Circumference: 43½ (51½, 59½, 67½, 75½) inches

Sample: The sweater pictured here is size 45½, worn with +10½ inches of ease