Named after beautifully patterned Damascus steel, this classic, clean, and fitted unisex pullover is a wardrobe essential for everyone. This project is calming to knit – just simple stockinette stitch throughout. Worked up in Kingston Tweed, the soft alpaca halo and subtle tweedy nubs provide textural interest. This sweater is lightweight and easy to wear throughout autumn, winter, and spring – on its own or as a layering piece.

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Medium size with approx. 2” positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 37½ (41, 45½, 49, 53½, 57, 61½, 65¾)”
Length: 26 (26½, 27, 28, 28½, 29, 30, 30½)”

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 50g/194 yds)
• 112 Basalt – 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” & 32-40” circular and set of dpns (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” & 32-40” circular and set of dpns (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
23 sts x 31 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) using larger ndl
Save time check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
Damascus is worked seamlessly in the round from the top-down. The body and sleeves are separated at the armhole and worked separately.