MATERIALS

• 5 (6, 7, 8) skeins of Purl Soho’s Shepherdess Alpaca, 100% undyed, handspun alpaca. Approximately 295 (335, 385, 440) yards required. We used the color Starling. (NOTE: We no longer offer Shepherdess Alpaca, but choose from one of our other super bulky weight yarns.)
• US 13 (9 mm), 24-inch circular needles
• US 13, 32-inch circular needles
• 2 jumbo stitch markers, different colors

GAUGE

• Unblocked: 9 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Blocked: 10 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Note: Be sure to block your swatch to ensure accurate sizing.

SIZES
40 (44, 48, 52)

To fit approximate chest circumference of 32–36 (38–42, 44–48, 50–54) inches and shoulder girth of 38–42 (42–46, 46–50, 50–54) inches

• Finished circumference around bottom edge: Approximately 40 (44 ¾, 49 ½, 54 ½) inches
• Finished circumference around cowl: Approximately 19 ¼ (21 ½, 22 ½, 24 ¾) inches
• Finished height from bottom edge to bottom of cowl: 15 ½ (16, 17, 17 ¾) inches
• Finished height from bottom edge to top of cowl: 22 (22 ½, 24 ¼, 25) inches

SAMPLE: The sample pictured here is size 40, modeled on a 35-inch chest.