Forester Henley by Alicia Plummer

Forester Henley

Knitting
December 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1000 - 2250 yards (914 - 2057 m)
33 (37, 41, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65) (69, 73, 77, 81)”/84 (94, 104, 114.5, 124.5) (134.5, 145, 155, 165) (175.5, 185.5, 195.5, 205.5) cm
English
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The Forester Henley is a classic design knitted with a distinct vertical chest ridge. The mock neck protects from chilly winds while impeccable tailoring ensures a perfect fit. Perfect for adventuring outdoors or relaxing by the woodstove.

This is a unisex design that works well for all bodies, but is sized according to men’s standards (featuring a deep armhole scythe and a wide cross back) for comfort and movement.

Intended to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease. Sample modeled with approximately 4”/10 cm of positive ease. Size D modeled with 4”/10 cm positive ease on a 41”/104 cm chest. Please see page 7 for schematic & detailed finished measurements.

Sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up, then split for upper body/armholes and worked flat. Buttonband is worked seamlessly with sweater. Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round. Sizes are referred to as A (B, C, D, E)(F, G, H, I) (J, K, L, M) within the pattern.

1000 1100, 1225, 1325, 1450, 1575)1700, 1800, 1950, 2050, 2150, 2250 yards / meters of worsted to heavy worsted weight yarn

(5) 15mm buttons (or button sized to your buttonhole- buttonhole size can vary in accordance with personal tension)