Missing some geek chic in your wardrobe? Looking for a great sweater to wear to your next tabletop gaming session? Well, look no further because it’s here! This DK sweater is perfect for anyone looking to show off their TTRPG pride but still remain professional and classy. Three sizes of gaming dice gently roll down the top down yoke. 2-4 inches of built in ease and gentle short row shaping on the back ensure an extremely comfortable fit. Show off your class pride with optional colorwork motifs just before the ribbing at the sleeves and bottom hem - choose between a shield, bow, axe, sword, potion bottle, and more. Gender inclusive instructions are included - make matching sweaters for the whole family! You’ll all be rolling Natural 20’s while wearing this!

So, are you ready to roll for knitiative?

Sizes:
1 (XS) (2 (S), 3 (M), 4 (L), 5 (XL), 6 (2XL), 7 (3XL), 8 (4XL), 9 (5XL))
Actual bust measurement of finished garment:
30 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches
76.2 (81.28, 91.44, 106.6, 111.76, 121.92, 132.08, 142.24, 152.4) centimeters
Choose a size with 2-4” of positive ease

Materials:

• DK Weight Yarn
• 16” & 30”+ Circular Needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• 9+ Stitch Markers
• BOR Marker
• Waste Yarn / Spare Circular Needles for holding sleeve stitches

Suggested Yarn:
Tsuki Mountain Fibres
Sporty Tsuki (75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon)
Colorways / Kit Used In Sample: Owlbear Sweater Kit and a custom kit

Suggested Needles:
US 4 (3.5mm)
US 6 (4mm)

Gauge:
20 sts & 26 rows per 4” colorwork in the round
20 sts & 28 rows per 4” stockinette in the round

Yardage:

Female Sizes
Main Color:
750 ( 940, 990, 1,050, 1,300, 1,360, 1,530, 1,590, 1,650 ) yards
686 (860, 905, 960, 1,189, 1,244, 1,399, 1,454, 1,509 ) meters
Contrast Color:
220 ( 240, 260, 280, 310, 330, 360, 380, 400 ) yards
201 ( 219, 238, 256, 283, 302, 329, 347, 366 ) meters

Male Sizes
Main Color:
770 ( 960, 1,010, 1,070, 1,320, 1,380, 1,550, 1,610, 1,670 ) yards
704 ( 878, 924, 978, 1,207, 1,262, 1,417, 1,472, 1,527 ) meters
Contrast Color:
220 ( 240, 260, 280, 310, 330, 360, 380, 400 ) yards
201 ( 219, 238, 256, 283, 302, 329, 347, 366 ) meters

Techniques:
Knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, German short rows, decreasing, increasing, holding stitches, picking up stitches, Long Tail Cast On, Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off, reading colorwork charts, Cable Cast On, Judy’s Magic Cast On.

Sharing:
To share your finished project on Instagram and see other versions of this pattern, use the hashtag #criticalknitsweater and tag me in your photos @tsukimountain!

Legal
This pattern and charts is for personal, non-commercial use only. The pattern and charts may not be copied, resold or redistributed in any way. You may not sell any items produced using the directions in this pattern.

Designer takes no responsibility for any nat 1s rolled while wearing the sweater