hi all! thank you so much for checking out my first ever knit pattern (: I am so excited about this design and I hope you love it!

This pattern is written in English using US terms. I have included photos as well as links to videos to accompany the written instructions.

Sizing:

XS: Chest (armpit to armpit): 16 in Cross Back: 15 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 15 in

S: Chest (armpit to armpit): 18 in Cross Back: 16 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 13 in

M: Chest (armpit to armpit): 20 in Cross Back: 17 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 14 in

L: Chest (armpit to armpit): 22 in Cross Back: 18 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 15 in

XL: Chest (armpit to armpit): 24 in Cross Back: 19 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 16 in

2XL: Chest (armpit to armpit): 26 in Cross Back: 19 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 18 in

3XL: Chest (armpit to armpit): 28 in Cross Back: 19 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 20 in

4XL: Chest (armpit to armpit): 30 in Cross Back: 20 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 21 in

5XL: Chest (armpit to armpit): 32 in Cross Back: 20 in Around arm (top closest to armpit): 21 in

Supplies:

Aran~300-600g Aran weight yarn (I used the Paintbox Aran Weight yarn, but any size 4 yarn that matches gauge will work!)

~100-150g Fuzzy Yarn (I used Bernat Pipsqueak)

6 mm knitting needles (flat or circular, however circular is recommended for casting on the fuzzy trim later in the pattern)

Tapestry needle

Stitch holder

Scissors

Optional: 4mm crochet hook (to make the tie strings)