Finished Size 41¼ (45¼, 49¼, 53¼, 57¼)“ chest circumference.

Sweater shown measures 45¼“, modeled with plenty of ease.

Yarn Louet North America Gems Light Worsted Weight (100% merino wool; 175 yd 160 m/3½ oz 100 g): navy (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; french blue (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight needles; sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24” circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).

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

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st on size 6 (4 mm) needle