Description:
The Bruine Sweater is designed with the relaxed comfort of a sweatshirt, but with subtle, elevated details. It transitions seamlessly from lounging at home by the fire to casual nights out with friends. The plush worsted-weight fabric provides a cozy, relaxed feel, while its balloon sleeves, decorative ribbed accents, and crisp V-neck add a touch of sophistication. Whether curled up with a book or stepping out in style, this sweater is an invitation to feel at home wherever you go.

This Sweater has been tech edited by Kim Wilkerson of Knit Julep. Sizes 1 - 7 have been tested. If you would like to knit size 8 - 10 and provide feedback to me, please reach out for a free copy.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
To fit full chest measurement = 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64) in / 70 (80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) cm

Finished Measurements (after blocking)
Full chest circumference = 40 (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64) (68, 72, 76) in / 100 (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) (170, 180, 190) cm
Recommended chest ease is 8.25 to 12 in (20.5 to 30 cm) but this is only a guide. Choose whichever size aligns with your own preferences; testers ranged from as little as 2 in (5 cm) positive ease to as much as 16 in (40 cm) positive ease. See size chart for more measurements.

Yarn
920 (975, 1045, 1130) (1210, 1285, 1350) (1405, 1490, 1565) yds / 840 (890, 955, 1035) (1105, 1175, 1235) (1285, 1360, 1430) Worsted or Aran weight

Pink sample shown in:
Berroco, Millstone Tweed in colorway Pink Lemonade (Worsted, 60% wool, 20% viscose, 20% polyamide, 97 yds / 89 m per 50 g)

Red sample shown in: Tumalo Fiber, Caldera Heavy Worsted in colorway Rabble Rouser (Heavy Worsted / Aran, 100% Cormo, 191 yds (175 m) per 100 g)

Tools
Needles:
Main: size US 8 (5 mm) 24 in (60 cm) to 40 in (100 cm) circular and preferred needles for smaller circumference knitting.
Ribbing: size US 6 (4 mm) 24 in (60 cm) circular and preferred needles for smaller circumference knitting.
Note: choose whichever needle size achieves gauge. The ribbing needle should be 2 US sizes smaller than the main needle.
Notions: darning needle, scissors, stitch markers, unique stitch marker for BOR, removable stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holders

Gauge
4 in (10 cm) = 16 sts & 25 rnds in stockinette stitch using main needles, after blocking.

Techniques
Cable Cast-On (YouTube tutorial by Annie Gatzlaff)
Knitting a Welt (YouTube tutorial by Annie Gatzlaff)
Mitered Decrease (YouTube tutorial by Annie Gatzlaff)
Sewn Tubular Bind-Off (YouTube tutorial by Annie Gatzlaff)