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During the pandemic, I have tended toward easy, gratifying knits with rhythmic stitching and just enough interest to keep me going. LOOP HOLE definitely fit the bill! I have knit 4 of them…

LOOP HOLE is an all-in-one piece sweater with enough ease to make it an everyday, go-to sweater. I have actually knit myself both a M size with the recommended (10”/24.5cm) positive ease, as well as a S size with 5”/13cm positive ease for a little more fitted look. You can also choose your length, the number of colors you want to use and whether you want a pullover or cardigan (there are 2 different patterns, but if you buy both, you will enjoy a 44% discount)! In any event, your LOOP HOLE will be a sweater that you enjoy knitting AND wearing.

I knit 2 of mine in one of my favorite indie dyer yarns: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Mohonk Light. Locally sourced and beautifully dyed, this 100% sheep to skein USA made yarn is squishy and soft enough to wear directly against your skin. And the colors are simply AMAZING!

If you choose to use Mohonk Light:
For the 4 color longer version:
* 1 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) skeins of A AND 1 (1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2) B, C and D.
For the 4 color shorter version:
* 1 (1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) skeins of A AND 1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 2) B, C and D.

For my other cardigan (the longer version), I used Ritual Dyes Maven, which I also loved!
If you choose to use Maven:
For the 4 color longer version:
* 3 (3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins of A AND 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins of B, C and D.
For the 4 color shorter version:
* 2 (2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 4) skeins of A AND 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3) skeins of B, C and D.

So, go check out Jill’s and Rachel’s beautiful yarns and pick your colors, then get knitting!

WOMEN SIZES
XS (S, M, L)(1X, 2X, 3X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
CIRCUMFERENCE (approx 10”/24.5cm positive ease at bust):
40 (44, 48, 52)(56, 60, 64)“/101.5 (112, 122, 132)(142, 152.5, 162.5)cm
LENGTH for longer version:
29 ¼ (29 ¾, 30 ½, 31)(31 ½, 32 ¼, 32 ¾)”/74.5 (75.5, 77.5, 78.5)(80, 82, 83)cm
(Note: length-below-armholes for shorter version is 7”/18cm shorter than for longer version)

YARN
Heavy fingering or Sport weight yarn:

• Longer version: Approx 1675 (1875, 2100, 2325)(2550, 2775, 3025) yds/1525 (1725, 1925, 2125)(2325, 2525, 2775)m yarn divided as follows: 10% A (for trims) and 90% split evenly between A, B, C and D or number of colors used
• Shorter version: Approx 1375 (1550, 1725, 1925)(2125, 2325, 2525) yds/1250 (1425, 1575, 1750)(1950, 2125, 2300)m yarn divided as follows: 10% A. (for trims) and 90% split evenly between A, B, C and D or number of colors used

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4”/10cm in St st on larger needle (blocked).
Take time to check gauge.

NEEDLES/NOTIONS

• US sizes 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75mm) double-pointed needles and 32”/80cm or longer circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge and 1 size smaller
• Locking stitch markers (to be used as stitch holders), closed stitch markers and tapestry needle

CONSTRUCTION
BODY is worked in-the-round to underarm and then divided, after which FRONT and BACK are worked separately. Shoulders are shaped using short rows and neckline is shaped using BOs and decreases. After shoulders are joined, stitches are picked up around armholes and SLEEVES are worked in-the-round to cuff. Neckline sts are picked up and worked in-the-round.