The Atomic Robin Hood Sweatshirt was inspired by the fairytale feel of autumn in the Adirondacks. It’s a modern take on an archer’s tunic & hood and is worked in the round from the bottom up. Short rows are used for the shaping of the armholes and neckline. Fisherman’s rib gives the cuffs and hem a soft, squishy spring that hugs the wearer, and the hood can be tightened with an I-cord that runs through a colorful casing.

Size: Bust Range (Approximate Finished Size) in inches
XS: 28-30 (31.25)
S: 32-34 (35.25)
M: 36-38 (39.5)
L: 40-42 (43.5)
XL: 44-46 (47.75)
XXL: 48-50 (52)

Approximate Yardage:

• XS: Roan Sport (4 skeins/1,300 yards); Homestead Sport (2 skeins/500 yards)
• S: Roan Sport (5 skeins/1,625 yards); Homestead Sport (2 skeins/500 yards)
• M: Roan Sport (5 skeins/1,625 yards); Homestead Sport (2 skeins/500 yards)
• L: Roan Sport (6 skeins/1950 yards); Homestead Sport (3 skeins 750 yards)
• XL: Roan Sport (7 skeins/2,275 yards); Homestead Sport (3 skeins/750 yards)
• XXL: Roan Sport (7 skeins/2,275 yards); Homestead Sport (3 skeins/750 yards)

Ease ranges from 1.25 to 4 inches depending on selected size.

Gauge: 22 sts & 32 rows = 4” in stockinette worked in the round and blocked.

You will need:

• US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles (32”)
• US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs
• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles (32”)
• US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker (suggested)
• Stitch holders (or scrap yarn)

Knitters will need to be comfortable with:

• Knitting and purling in the round and flat
• Short rows
• Directional increases and decreases
• Picking up stitches
• Fisherman’s rib
• Kitchener stitch
• I-cords
• Casings
• 3-needle bind-offs

There are three options for the hood:

1. Two colors with a small colorful accent in color B at the top of the head. (As pictured.) Note: This option uses the yarn for the project most efficiently.
2. All one color (in color A)
3. All one color (in color B) Please note: If you choose to do the hood all in one color, you will need an extra skein of that color.

The sweater also has two options for the front pouch: Smaller (as pictured) or larger (a more standard-sized sweatshirt pouch).

The pictured sweatshirt is knit in the medium size. The wearer has a 38” bust and is approximately 5’5” and 140 pounds.
Yarn Color A: Primrose Roan Sport in Midnight.
Yarn Color B: Primrose Homestead Sport in All Bark No Bite.
Hood Option 1 (two colors) and the smaller front pouch are depicted.