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Pattern description: Featuring an abstract colorwork design that illustrates the canopy, underbrush and soil diversity of a healthy forest, the Wooded Sweater is sure to be a warm companion on your next excursion into the wilderness. The Wooded Sweater tells the story of the forest from an ecological perspective and was designed to bring awareness to environmental stewardship. To help in spreading the word about sustainable forestry practices, 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to Project Learning Tree, an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, that provides environmental education to youth, developing an awareness and appreciation of the environment and enabling them to take personal responsibility for sustaining our natural world. You can visit their website here. As with all my patterns, another 10% will be donated to Promised Fibers.

Construction notes: The Wooded Sweater is a boxy pullover knit from the top down in one piece. The V-neck is worked flat with raglan increases at the sleeves, then joined in the round for the body. The raglan increases feature a single twist on each side. The colorwork section is in chart form, as is the band of simple cables at the hem. The sleeve motif is in written form and uses an elongated stitch technique to outline a transition of stitch pattern. There are two sleeve cuff variations to choose from. Modification options are annotated in the notes section to make tailoring the pattern to your fit needs and preferences more accessible. These include adjustments for: V-neck depth, waist tapering, vertical bust darts (as generated by Master Yarnsmith), and sleeve fit.

Gauge: 5 sts and 7 rows per inch in stockinette.

Needles: US 5/3.75mm 32”/80cm circular for body and sleeves. US 4/3.5mm circular for neckband. US 4/3.5mm using your preferred method of small circumference knitting for sleeve cuffs (or sizes needed to obtain gauge).

Sizing: 30(34,38,42,46)(50,54,58,62)in bust. 76(86.5,96.5,106.5,117)(127,137,147.5,157.5)cm. Corresponds with sizes 1(2,3,4,5)(6,7,8,9).

Finished garment measurements:
Refer to schematic located in pattern photos
A: Bust circ. - 36(40,44,48,52)(56,60,64,68)in 91.5(101.5,112,122,132)(142,152.5,162.5,172.5)cm. Intended to be worn with 6-8in/15-20.5cm positive ease.
B: Shoulder to hem - 17.75(18.5,19.25,20,20.75)(21.75,22.75,24,25)in
45(47,49,51,52.5)(55,58,61,63.5)cm
C: Armhole depth - 7.5(8.5,9.25,9.75,10.75)(11.5,12.75,13.75,15)in
19(21.5,23.5,25,27.5)(29,32.5,35,38)cm
D: V-neck depth - 6(7,7.25,7.75,8.25)(9,10.25,10.25,11)in
15(18,18.5,19.5,21)(23,25,26,28)cm
E: Sleeve circ. - 14.5(15.25,16.5,17.25,18.25)(19.5,22,23.5,24.75)in
37(38.5,42,44,46.5)(49.5,56,59.5,63)cm
F: Sleeve length - 11in/28cm for 3/4 sleeve

Featured yarn: Zeta by Luna Grey Fiber Arts - DK weight, 85% Polwarth wool, 15% silk, 289yd/264m, 3.5oz/100g. Colorways used in sample are: MC Oatmeal, CC1 Rootbeer and CC2 Mushroom.

Yarn quantity approximations:
MC: 464(537,624,696,786)(884,1036,1201,1373)yd
424(491,571,636,719)(808,947,1098,1255)m
2(2,3,3,3)(4,4,5,5)skeins

CC1: 56(63,70,76,84)(91,98,104,110)yd
51(58,64,69,77)(83,90,95,101)m
1 skein across all sizes

CC2: 251(271,297,317,342)(370,406,434,458)yd
230(248,272,290,313)(338,371,397,419)m
1(1,2,2,2)(2,2,2,2)skeins

Other recommended yarns: Peace Fleece Sport, Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK, Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash, the latter two options having quantity discounts through WEBS.

Materials Needed: stitch markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, cable needle (optional).

This pattern was tech edited by Judi at The Friendly Tech Editor. All sizes excluding sizes 8 and 9 have been test knitted. I am actively looking for test knitters for these sizes, but if you are still interested in knitting this pattern in either of these sizes in the meantime, let me know and I will gift the pattern to you for free until a test knit has been completed. Alternatively, if you would be willing to test knit one of these two sizes yourself, I will also gift you another pattern of your choice from any designer on Ravelry.

All questions about this and any other patterns by The Craftery Collective can be sent to thecrafterycollective@gmail.com with “Pattern Support” in the subject line.

Thank you!