Maki

CONSTRUCTION

• Pullover body begins with front and back worked separately for the first few inches, then joined with a 6-stitch overlap at each side to create vents. Body is then worked circularly to the armholes, when back and front are divided and worked separately to the shoulders. Sleeves are begun flat, then joined with a 6-stitch overlap as with the body to create a vent. Sleeves are then worked circularly to the cap shaping, which is worked flat in rows. Collar is picked up and worked circularly after garment is assembled.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 35½ (39¼, 43, 46¾, 50¾, 54½)” [90 (99.5, 109, 118.5, 129, 138.5) cm] circumference at chest
• Sample shown is size 39¼” [99.5 cm] with 8¼” [21 cm] ease on model

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

GAUGE

• 21 stitches and 32 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 21 stitches and 35 rows = 4″ in Double Garter Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• Note: Be sure to swatch both stitch patterns to ensure correct sizing.

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32″ circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Collar)

• One 16″ circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

YARN

• 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in color Humpback

YARDAGE

• 1190 (1325, 1445, 1585, 1725, 1870) total yards of DK weight wool yarn