This pattern was updated on 3/8/2016 to update the layout and add centimeter measurements.

I’d have to say that the colors of the yarn inspired this sweater; the soft, fall colors reminded me of walking through the woods with the leaves swirling down. I wanted it to be a jacket that could be worn during the changing of the seasons so I knit it at a tighter gauge than usual. I am a big advocate of personalizing things that I make, and I wanted to give others a chance to make this design their own. I left the sweater plain for the most part, so that the detail could be added later, with embroidery, as the knitter desires.

Shown in 24 months
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 17.25 20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 24, 26“
Length: 7 8.5, 9.75, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5”

MATERIALS
Berroco Ultra Alpaca 50% Peruvian Wool, 50% Super Fine Alpaca; 215 yds/198 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram hank;

#6279 Potting Soil Mix [MC]; 2 skeins
#6281 Redwood Mix [CC1]; 25 yards
#6280 Mahogany Mix [CC2]; 25 yards
#6253 Dijon [CC3]; 25 yards
#6275 Pea Soup Mix [CC4]; 25 yards

Recommended needle sizes

US #4/3.5mm 24 inch circular needle and dpns (set of 4)
US #5/3.75mm 24 inch circular needle and dpns (set of 4)
NOTIONS

Stitch markers
4-6 .5inch buttons
GAUGE

23 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in St st on larger size needles before washing and blocking
21 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches in St st on larger size needles after washing and blocking
Note: Ultra Alpaca relaxes after washing and blocking. Pattern calculations are based on the post-washing gauge.