Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Winter 2009/10: “Twinkle’s bubble-shaped hoodie is all about the pleats (at the front and center back). Signature details include a ribbed yoke, comfy pockets and bold buttons. This is a chunky knit that will flatter most body types.”

“Over-sized bubble-shaped sleeveless hoodie with pockets.”

Difficulty: 3/4

Knitted Measurements:

• Sized for Small-Large and 1X-3X
• Bust 60¾ (67½)”/171.5cm
• Length 26¼ (27¼)”/66.5 (69)cm

Materials:

• 8 (9) 7oz/200g hanks (each approx 83yd/76cm) of Twinkle by Wenlan/Classic Elite Yarns Soft Chunky in #14 sapphire
• One each circular needles size 13 & 15 (9mm and 10mm) 40”/100 cm long or size to obtain gauge
• Size 15 circular needle 24”/60cm long
• One size 15 (10mm) double-pointed needle (to work pleats)
• Stitch markers and stitch holders

Gauge:

• 9 sts and 13 rows = 4”/10cm over St st using larger needles
• TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE