Persimmon

CONSTRUCTION

• The hems for the Fronts and Back are begun separately, then joined into one piece and worked to the underarm. The Fronts and Back are then worked separately to the shoulders. The Collar pieces are worked as extensions of the Fronts, and are joined later using Kitchener Stitch, then sewn to the Back neck. The Sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm, stitches are bound off for the underarm, and the cap is worked flat.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 32½ (36, 39½, 43, 46½, 50)” circumference at chest
• Sample shown is size 36″ with + 2″ ease on model

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

GAUGE

• 18 stitches & 27 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric):

• One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles, and a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs), in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing):

• One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle, and a set of double-pointed needles, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only):

• One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle, one size smaller than Size B
• Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

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

YARDAGE

• 870 (950, 1035, 1110, 1200, 1300) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Wool Socks

10 September 2014: Version 2.0

On Page 8, the last row before the Work Ribbing section begins has been corrected to read:

Next Row (RS): K2tog, purl 1, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end. 40 (42, 46, 50, 50, 56) stitches remain.