Hilt

CONSTRUCTION

• The cuff is worked first in garter stitch, then sleeve stitches are picked up from the side edge of the cuff and one half of the garment is knit sideways from the cuff to the center, with stitches increased and cast on for the body. The stitches are placed on hold while the process is repeated for the other half of the garment. The two sides of the back are joined using Joinery Bind Off, and the collar is worked from the front stitches and picked-up stitches along the back neck.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 35 (38, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52)” [89 (96.5, 101.5, 109, 117, 124.5, 132) cm] circumference at midriff, buttoned
• Sample shown is size 38″ [96.5 cm] on model with 32″ [81.5 cm] chest

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

GAUGE

• 18 stitches & 28 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 18-stitch panel from Chart measures 2¾” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)

Size B (for Cuffs and Collar)

• One each 24″ and 32″ circular needles, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

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

YARDAGE

• 1205 (1355, 1455, 1620, 1755, 1910, 2085) total yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in color Meteorite

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

• Backward Loop Cast On
• Joinery Bind Off
• Sloped Bind Off
• One-Row Buttonhole