Amanda Bell

The Hawkherst Sweater is inspired by the beautiful Cowichan sweaters of the Pacific Northwest. With slight shaping and short-row shoulders, the silhouette is updated while not straying far from the original Cowichans it honors.

Finished Size 36½ (39½, 43½, 47½, 51½)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36½”, modeled with 4” of positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (100% wool; 478 yd 437 m/8¾ oz 250 g): #8085 mocha (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins; #8016 beige (A), 1 skein. Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% wool; 478 yd 437 m/8¾ oz 250 g): #7098 merlot (B), 1 skein.

Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle using MC; 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4” in chart patts on larger needle.