Herringbone is my absolute favorite stitch to use while knitting, so why not make an entire garment out of it? This sweater is created bottom-up and has a cropped, drop-shoulder style with a boatneck – a classic fit for all body types. The hem of the body and sleeves, along with the neckline, feature a neatly finished I-cord edging. The shoulder seams are made utilizing a “braided-seam” technique, which leaves a clean but beautiful shoulder detail that leads perfectly into the I-cord neckline. Herringbone is definitely a stitch that takes time (I personally find it therapeutic); but no matter how long it takes you, the end result is so incredibly worth it. I hope this becomes one of your favorite sweaters. So, without further ado, pick up your sticks and start knitting those bones (herringbone that is). Happy knitting!

SIZES
A (B, C, D) E F

Actual Bust Circumference:
Size A: 28-30” {71-76 cm}
Size B: 32-34” {81-86 cm}
Size C: 36-38” {91-96 cm}
Size D: 40-42” {102-107 cm}
Size E: 44-46” {112-117 cm}
Size F: 48-50” {122-127 cm}

Finished Bust Circumference
Includes 4 inches of positive ease
About 33” (37, 41, 45) 49, 53 in {84 (94, 104, 114.5) 124.5, 134.5} cm
Sample is shown in Size C on actual bust measurement of 36”/91 cm (finished is 41/104 cm).

Yarn
Worsted (4) weight yarn, I used Knitted Wit Worsted in color Beaujolais (100 g, 200 yds, 183 m/skein). Yardage per bust measurements below:
A. 1,000 yds/915 m/ 500 g
B. 1,100 yds/1,005 m/ 550 g
C. 1,200 yds/1,100 m/600 g
D. 1,450 yds/1,325 m/ 725 g
E. 1,600 yds/1,463 m/ 800 g
F. 1,750 yds/1,600 m/ 875 g

Suggested Needles
U.S. Size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
U.S. Size 8 (5 mm) 9” circular needles (or your preferred length for knitting sleeves in the round)
U.S. Size 10 (6 mm) circular needles, 24”-40” (depends on your sizing)
U.S. Size 13 (9 mm) circular needles, 24”-40” for body and 9” for sleeves (or your preferred length for knitting sleeves in the round)
NOTE: I highly suggest that you use needles with sharp points. This will make the herringbone stitch and I-cord edgings easier and faster to knit.

Gauge
22 stitches by 18 rows = 4” (10 cm). Using U.S. Size 13 (9 mm) needles
Make two swatches: Knit the herringbone stitch both in the round and flat. Both swatches should match gauge after being blocked. Instructions for in the round: Use R1 and R2 on page 5. Instructions for flat: Use R3 and R4 on page 6.

Must know how to:
Knit
Purl
K2tog (tfl and tbl)
P2tog
Pick up stitches for sleeves
Herringbone stitch in the round and flat - video tutorial included for both
I-cord cast on - video tutorial included
I-cord cast off - video tutorial included
Applied I-cord - video tutorial included