Heart and Homebody is a top-down raglan construction sweater, knit seamlessly from the neck to the split hem. Knit in worsted weight semi-woolenspun yarn (that is held double throughout to create a bulky weight fabric) this color-block sweater is designed to be worn like a relaxed fit comfy sweatshirt – perfect for layering or as an easy-to-throw-on piece for a chilly evening.

Heart & Homebody was designed to be finished as a short sleeve sweatshirt sweater, and features playful eyelets, wide stripes and a split hem for a comfy fit. The neck stitches are picked up at the end to work the collar as either a stand-up collar with eyelet detailing, as shown in the sample (Style A), or as a crewneck with flat 1x1 twisted ribbing (Style B).

Sizing Information
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Designed to fit with 3 - 6” / 8 – 15 cm positive ease at the bust. Select a finished bust size which reflects desired amount of ease in relation to your actual bust measurement.
Sample pictured reflects 6” / 15 cm positive ease on 36” / 91 cm bust.

Finished Bust Circumference: 36 (39, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 61.5, 64)” / 91 (99, 107, 117, 127) (137, 147, 156, 163) cm

Additional sizing information & schematic provided in the pattern.

Suggested Yarn & Requirements
Suggested Yarn: De Rerum Natura “Gilliatt” (worsted weight) held double throughout.
100% Merino, 274 yards / 250 meters per 100g

Colors pictured in sample: Gilliatt - Poivre (MC), Dore (CC1), Argile (CC2), Foret (CC3), Poivre et Sel (CC4).

Yarn Requirements
Main Color: 470 (530, 585, 636, 705) (760, 820, 880, 940) yards / 430 (484, 535, 581, 644) (695, 750, 804, 859) meters

Contrast Color 1: 150 (166, 180, 198, 216) (232, 250, 270, 290) yards / 137 (152, 165, 181, 197) (212, 229, 247, 265) meters

Contrast Color 2: 114 (126, 136, 150, 165) (176, 190, 200, 210) yards / 104 (115, 124, 137, 151) (161, 174, 183, 192) meters

Contrast Color 3: 200 (222, 240, 264, 288) (310, 335, 355, 375) yards / 183 (203, 219, 241, 263) (283, 306, 325, 343) meters

Contrast Color 4: 213 (235, 255, 282, 306) (330, 355, 380, 400) yards / 195 (215, 233, 258, 280) (302, 324, 347, 366) meters

Yardages provided reflect worsted weight yarn (to be held double throughout). Alternatively, you can use a chunky / bulky yarn held single instead. Divide the yardage quantities in half (and add 5%) if using a single strand of Bulky.

Suggested Needles

• Needle A - US 10.5 / 6.5 mm, or one size smaller than main needle, 16” – 24” / 41 - 61 cm circular
• Needle B - US 11 / 8 mm or size needed to obtain gauge, 24” & 30” / 61 cm & 81 cm or longer circular needle (main needle)
• Needle C - US 10 / 6 mm, or two sizes smaller than main needle, 24 & 30” / 61 cm & 81 cm or longer circular
• DPNs in main and smallest sizes and/or circular needle length for small circumference knitting

Notions

• Distinct BOR marker + 3 additional markers
• Waste yarn, darning needle & scissors

Gauge
13 sts / 18 rnds per 4” worked in stockinette stitch on US 11 / 8 mm needle, measured post blocking

Special Techniques
German Short Rows