The Towns Sweater is a classic design with a simple silhouette. It features dropped shoulders that give a loose and boxy shape. A folded mock turtleneck has been added for extra warmth. It is slightly oversized in the body and sleeves creating a wardrobe staple for the coldest days.

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

Finished Bust Circumference
37 (39½) 42 (47) 50½ (54½) 59½ (63) 68”
[94 (100) 107 (119) 128 (138) 151 (160) 172 cm]

The Towns Sweater has around 5-5½” [14 cm] of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of around 32 (34) 37 (42) 45 (49) 54 (58) 63” [81 (86) 94 (107) 114 (124) 137 (147) 160 cm] (the final size of garment will be an additional 5-5½” [14 cm].

Gauge
17 sts and 28 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”, or the required needles to obtain gauge

Materials
400 (400) 500 (500) 600 (600) 700 (700) 700 g De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% Merino, 100 g = 270 yds) in colorway Poivre Blanc, 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 skeins

Notions
stitch marker, scrap yarn or extra cables, tapestry needles, row counter

Techniques
Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long tail cast-on, decreasing, holding stitches, picking up stitches, kitchener stitch, sewn tubular bind off, stretchy bind off, wet blocking

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