The Cozy sweater is oversized, the positive ease is +16-20 cm (6.2-7.8 in) to chest circumference, depending on the size. The sweater is worked from the top down, seamlessly.
First, make the neckband, then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Make the raglan lines in the round. Separate the sleeve stitches and work the body to the desired length. The sleeves are worked last.

Size recommendations: sizes XS (S) // M (L) XL /// 2XL (3XL) 4XL correspond to chest circumference of 80-84 (84-88) // 92-96 (96-100) 104-110 /// 110-116 (116-122) 122-128 cm;
31.4-33 (33-34.6) // 36.2-37.7 (37.7-39.3) 40.9-43.3 /// 43.3-45.6 (45.6-48) 48-50.3 in.

When choosing the size, measure the chest circumference and add the ease. For example: chest circumference is 96 cm (37.7 in). 96 + 16 = 112 cm (44 in) – choose М.
For a looser fit, choose L, then the ease is +20 cm (7.8 in).

Sizes: XS (S) // M (L) XL /// 2XL (3XL) 4XL

Garment length: 56 (58) // 60 (62) 64 /// 66 (68) 70 cm;
22 (22.8) // 23.6 (24.4) 25.1 /// 25.9 (26.7) 27.5 in.

Chest circumference (with the ease):
100 (104) // 112 (116) 124 /// 130 (136) 140 cm;
39.3 (40.9) // 44 (45.6) 48.8 /// 51.1 (53.5) 55.1 in.

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 100-150 m/50 g (109-164 yds/1.7 oz).

Needles: 4 mm (US6) and 5 mm (US8) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in) and 80-100 cm (31-39 in); 4 mm (US6) and 5 mm (US8) double pointed needles.

Notions: 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn in a contrasting color, 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in) for the Italian cast on.

Yarn consumption (may vary, depends on the chosen yarn): 450 (450-500) // 500 (550) 600 /// 650 (700) 750 g;
15.8 (15.8-17.6) // 17.6 (19.4) 21.1 /// 22.9 (24.6) 26.4 oz.

Recommended yarn: Katia concept cotton-merino, Drops air, Infinity Design Alpaca, Infinity air, Drops Nepal, BBB Zarra, Lana Grossa Natural Alpaca Pelo, Cascade Yarns Lana D’Oro, Lana Gatto Silk Mohair in 3 strands, Drops Sky.

Gauge of the main pattern (half fisherman’s rib) after washing and blocking – 16 stitches × 38 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 5 mm (US8) needles.
Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it is needed to achieve the correct gauge.