The Roads Sweater is a timeless classic featuring understated yet eye-catching details. It is constructed from the top down and shaped with German Short Rows to ensure a great fit. The sweater features rolled edges at the hem and cuffs that complement the detail on the back.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished Bust Circumference
40 (44½) 46¼ (49¾) 55 (56) 59½ (62¼) 65¾“
[100 (111) 115.5 (124.5) 138 (140) 149 (155.5) 164.5 cm]

The Roads Sweater has around 9¾-10½” [23-25 cm] of positive ease for sizes XS-XL and gradually less positive ease for sizes 2XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60” [76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 152.5 cm]. For example: If you measure a 34” [86 cm] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44½“ [111 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10½” [25 cm] positive ease.

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked

Needle Size
5 mm (US Size 8) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
4 mm (US Size 6) 16” and 32-40” circular needles

Materials
450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 g Lamana Como Grande (100% merino wool, 50 g = 131 yds) in colorway Moss Green 51M, 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 skeins

Notions
3 stitch markers, scrap yarn or extra cables, tapestry needle, row counter

Techniques
Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backwards loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, rearranging stitches, sewn tubular bind-off, wet blocking.

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Schematic included.