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Sleep Study Participant is a cozy, top-down pullover, perfect for curling up in bed with a good cup of tea. It features a wide collar for extra warmth and a simple construction that makes it approachable even for beginner sweater knitters.

The sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down, beginning with a ribbed collar. The back is shaped with short rows for a better fit, but they are completely optional and can be skipped if you prefer. Depending on your size, the yoke increases are worked over just three or four rounds. Other than that, it’s mostly straightforward knitting in the round. Easy, relaxing, and perfect for a cozy project.

Although this is a beginner-friendly pattern, there are a few basic techniques you should be comfortable with before starting:

• Casting on and joining to knit in the round
• Working in small circumferences (using your favorite technique)
• Knitting and purling
• Increasing (make one stitch left/right) and decreasing (ssk/k2tog)
• Place stitches on hold
• Short rows (optional)

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference
34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)“
86 (96.5, 107, 117, 127) (137, 147, 157, 167.5) cm
Recommended ease: choose a size with approx. 2-8” (5-20 cm) of positive ease. See schematics with all finished measurements at the end of the pattern.

YARN
Aran weight yarn, approximate amount:
820 (900, 980, 1100, 1300) (1400, 1600, 1800, 1900) yards
750 (825, 900, 1005, 1190) (1280, 1470, 1650, 1740) meters
Sample uses: Knit Picks City Tweed HW (55% Merino, 25% Alpaca, and 20% Manufactured Fibers; 164 yards / 150 meters per 100 grams / 3.53 ounces), in colorway ‘Rhubarb’: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.

NEEDLES
Needles suitable for working in the round (including small circumferences):
Main Fabric: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Ribbing: US 5 (3.75 mm)

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and tapestry needle.

GAUGE
16 sts and 21 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch in the round (see Stitch Guide, page 8) after blocking, using Main Fabric needle.
18 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in 2X2 Ribbing pattern in the round (see Stitch Guide, page 8) after blocking, using Ribbing needle.