Playing with simple textures in my shawls, I gravitate towards a certain stitch pattern. I took a few of my favorites and combined them into a very wearable sweater!

Mended Fences is worked from the top-down with a short-row yoke and plenty of area to modify for an exact fit. 3” of positive ease (it could be more depending on how you block; I smoothed mine out and did not pin) leaves a nice buffer to layer or wear alone. Combining a shawl collar and a turtleneck creates a lovely, not-too-tight neckline. I chose Bulky/Chunky Weight yarns for my samples; I would suggest paying attention to the 7wpi (wraps per inch) when picking out a yarn. You could use a lighter yarn and go up a size as well.

MATERIALS:
Malabrigo Mecha (100% Superwash Wool; 130yds/119m per 3.5oz/100gr); colorway: “Jessica”
Madelinetosh Chunky (100% Merino Wool; 165yds/150.8m per 4oz/115gr); colorway: “Harvest”

Bulky/Chunky Weight (approx. 680-1,380yds)
Approximate Yardages for all sizes listed in Pattern.

(1) Size US 9 (5.5mm) Needles (Yoke, Body, Sleeves) (40-60” long)
(1) Size US 8 (5mm) Needles -or- desired needles for small circumference knitting (Cuffs, Hem, Collar)
(1) BOR (Beginning of Round) Marker
(3) Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Waste Yarn

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
BUST (Blocked with approx. 3” of positive ease):
X-SMALL 34.5in/83cm
SMALL 40.5in/103cm
MEDIUM 44.5in/118cm
LARGE 48.5in/123cm
X-LARGE 50.5in/128cm
2X-LARGE 52.5in/133.5cm
3X-LARGE 58.5in/148.5cm
4X-LARGE 60.5in/154cm

~This Pattern has been fully tested by my amazing Test Knitters and Tech Edited by Kerry Bullock-Ozken.~

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