This is an Aran weight set in sleeve sweater with a slight drop shoulder. The garment is knit flat from the top down and seamed together after blocking. Pattern is graded for sizes (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) to fit a chest measuring (75-80, 85-90, 95-105) (110-115, 120-125, 130-135) (140-145, 150-155, 160-170) centimeters / (30-32, 34-36, 38-42) (44-46, 48-50, 52-54) (56-58, 60-62, 64-68) inches.

The finished sweater has a length of (54, 55, 55) (56, 57, 58) (60, 61, 62) cm / (21.5, 22, 22) (22.5, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.5, 24.75) inches measured down the back, and measured width of (44.5, 50, 55) (60, 65, 70) (75, 80, 85) cm / (17.75, 20, 22) (24, 26, 28) (30, 32, 34) inches across the chest, with a positive ease of 8-10 cm (3-4 inches).

This sweater calls for a total of (12, 14, 16) (18, 19, 21) (23, 25, 27) 50 g skeins / (900, 1050, 1200) (1350, 1425, 1575) (1725, 1875, 2025) m / (984, 1148, 1312) (1476, 1558, 1722) (1886, 2050, 2214) yds of Drop Nepal Aran weight yarn, where 50 g = 75 m/82 yds. Gauge is 17 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) on US 8 (5mm) needles.

Yarn used in sample is Drops Nepal in the shades Off White (0100), Pomegranate (3608), Orange Mix (2920), Goldenrod (2923), Moss Green (8918), Olive Mix (7238), Dark Ivy (8921), Walnut (8917), and Camel Mix (0618).

Pattern contains schematic, information on techniques, fit, and modifications, and a pattern in 9 sizes with tips and modifications throughout. Each size comes with complete colorwork charts for the front, back, and each sleeve panel, as well as blank colorwork charts and individual images of the vegetables and words (if you would like these in PNG format please email me).

Many thanks to Aurora Marlowe (@aurora.marlowe / aurlyn.knits) for tech editing this pattern.
You can reach out with any questions or comments by emailing me at abi.gray.designs@gmail.com.

NOTE: Sizes 1 and 9 have not been test knit due to lack of availability of testers. If you are the first person to make either of these sizes, I will send you a free copy of the pattern and be available for any feedback, questions, or comments.