Cusp

CONSTRUCTION

• The back is worked circularly from the center out. The front is worked in the same manner to the beginning of the armhole slits, then each section is worked flat.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

• 30 (30½, 31, 31½, 33½)” diameter at widest
• Intended to fit chest sizes 34 (36, 38, 40, 42–44)”
• Sample shown is size 2 (30½” diameter) on model with 35″ chest

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 20 stitches & 32 rounds/rows = 4″ in reverse stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One each 32″ and 40″ circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Hem Ribbing)

• One 32″ circular needle one size larger than Size A
• Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 1170 (1210, 1245, 1285, 1400) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 9 (9, 9, 10, 10) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Postcard

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Circular Cast On
• Joinery Bind Off (Three Needle Bind Off)
• Steam-Blocking