Hello hello thank you for checking out my Hazy Skies pattern! This pattern is beginner friendly- all of the texture consists of knit and purl stitches and it’s knit bottom to top. Each piece is knit separately and the only portion that is knit in the round is the collar- which makes it more suitable for beginner.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Yarn Brand Suggestions:
Cascade 128 Superwash Yarn - 100% Merino Wool- 128 yards
Molly Fine by MayFlower - 100g/147 yards
Wool of the Andes by Knit Picks - 100g/125m
Re:Treat by West Yorkshire Spinners - 100% Wool - 3.5oz/153 yards

Amount of yarn needed: (153 yds per skein)
Color A (Sleeves/Body Ribbing) - 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5)
Color B (Body/Sleeve Ribbing) - 3 (3) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7)

Needles:
US 8 - 5mm circular needles / Cord length used : 32 inches
US 11 - 8mm circular needles or straight needles (your preference)
US 8 - 5mm needles are specifically circular for the collar which is knit in the round

Sizing:
Width- Circumference around bust
Length- Total length of sweater

S:
Width- 48’’
Length- 16’’

M:
Width- 52’’
Length- 17’’

L:
Width- 56’’
Length- 18’’

XL:
Width- 60’’
Length- 19’’

2XL:
Width- 64’’
Length- 20’’

3XL:
Width- 68’’
Length- 21’’

4XL:
Width- 72’’
Length- 22’’

5XL:
Width- 76’’
Length- 23’’

This pattern has been tested for sizes S-2XL. If you would like to test knit sizes 3XL, 4XL, or 5XL, please reach out to me before purchasing the pattern- I’d be happy to give the pattern to you in exchange for receiving your feedback! You can email ahoneyknits@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Required Techniques:
Long Tail Cast On
1x1 Ribbing
Color Change
Switching Needle Sizes
Stockinette Stitch
Knit Stitch
Purl Stitch
Casting Off
Mattress Seam

Happy Knitting!
<3 Cam