This pattern is also available as part of the ebook Grayscale.

Graphite is a classic and wearable piece with shawl collar. It is worked in bulky weight yarn from bottom up in pieces.

Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

MATERIALS

YARN

Bulky weight

Shown here: Colourmart 6/7.2NM chunky cashmere / merino (30% cashmere, 70% merino wool; 150 g / 5.29 oz skein; 170 m / 185 yds; color: dark grey): 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins

Yardage requirement: 540 (615, 685, 760, 830) m / 595 (670, 750, 830, 910) yds, including 10% allowance

NEEDLES

5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle of length 60 cm / 24 inches or longer; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers; yarn needle

REQUIRED SKILLS

Decreases, increases, cable cast-on, picking up stitches, short rows

SIZES

Finished chest circumference: 100 (111.5, 123, 131.5, 143) cm / 39.25 (43.75, 48.25, 51.75, 56.25) inches

Shown in size 111.5 cm / 43.75 inches, modeled with 1.75 inches of positive ease. This garment is intended to be worn with about 2.5-5 cm / 1-2 inches positive ease.

GAUGE

14 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch, blocked.

12 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in 2x2 Rib, blocked.

14 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Moss stitch and Seed stitch, blocked.

13 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in garter stitch, blocked.