This sweater pattern was inspired by my love of dog walking through the woods near my home. The stitch pattern reminds me of the deep forest of trees providing shelter and respite from the chilly fall breeze.

The drop shoulder construction makes it suitable for all body types and the gentle A-line shaping allows for a little extra room across the hip, giving a comfortable and flattering fit. It is sure to become one of your favorite everyday sweaters.

The body of the sweater is worked from the bottom up in one piece, with some seaming at the shoulders for extra structure. As you transition from the pattern, a simple short row allows you to knit (not purl) in the round, a technique that makes this sweater a breeze to make.

Yarn
Miss Babs Killington
85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk; 700 yd/8.5 oz (640 m/240 g) skeins
2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Patina

Or approximately 1280 (1410, 1540, 1660, 1790, 1920, 2050, 2180, 2300, 2430, 2560) yards/1170 (1289, 1408, 1518, 1637, 1756, 1875, 1993, 2103, 2222, 2341) meters of DK weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 32¾ (36, 39¼, 42½, 45¾, 49, 52¼, 55¾, 59, 62¼, 65½)”/82 (90, 98, 106.5, 114.5, 122.5, 130.5, 139.5, 147.5, 155.5, 164) cm

Shown in 42½”/106.5 cm, to be worn with 2-4”/5-10 cm of positive ease.

Needles

• US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm or 32”/90 cm long depending on size of garment, or size to obtain gauge (main needle)
• US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size to obtain gauge
• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 22 stitches and 32 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm square in reverse stockinette stitch.
Unblocked: 23 stitches and 32 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm square in reverse stockinette stitch.

Notions

• Cable needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Stitch markers: one beginning of round marker and 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) pattern markers
• Tapestry needle