MATERIALS

• 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 565 (655, 710, 820, 905, 1035) yards required. We used the color Wheat Flour.
• US 6 (4 mm), 24-inch circular needles
• US 6, 32-inch or 40-inch circular needles (depending on sweater size)
• Two US 6 double pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• 4 removable stitch markers
• A cable stitch holder
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn

GAUGE
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in reverse stockinette stitch

SIZES
34½ (37¾, 41, 44¼, 47¼, 50½)

To fit actual chest circumference 31–33 (34–36, 37–39, 40–42, 43–45, 47–49) inches, with approximately 2–4 inches of ease

Finished Chest Circumference: 34½ (37¾, 41, 44¼, 47¼, 50½) inches
Finished Length From Top Of Shoulder: 21¼ (22¾, 23¼, 24¾, 25¼, 26¾) inches

SAMPLE: The top pictured here is size 34½ inches modeled with 2½ inches of ease.

NOTES

SLIP STITCHES
Slip stitches purlwise unless directed otherwise.

Ssp (SLIP SLIP PURL)
Slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time, return them to left-hand needle in new orientation, purl them together through back loops. 1 stitch decreased

For our photo tutorial, please visit our Purl 2 Together Through Back Loop Tutorial.

Sssp (SLIP SLIP SLIP PURL)
Slip 3 stitches knitwise, one at a time, return them to left-hand needle in new orientation, purl them together through back loops. 2 stitches decreased

P3tog (PURL 3 TOGETHER)
Insert right-hand needle into next 3 stitches purlwise and purl them together. 2 stitches decreased