PATTERN STORY
The name for this unisex design is inspired by land creation techniques in The Netherlands, where I currently live. In the countryside, they build up dikes which are used to hold back the water and create usable land - the polder. The land is represented by the seed stitch body, the dike is the welt and the water is the stockinette fabric. Hoodies are definitely a year round wardrobe staple here, and my most worn type of garment.

SKILLS NEEDED
Backwards loop CO, increase, decrease, German short rows, picking up sts, seaming.
This is an intermediate pattern.

YARN
Woolyknit, Aran Weight British Wool, Rust Tan
154m / 168 yds per 100g.

1140 (1210, 1275, 1350, 1500), (1590, 1750, 1900) m /
1250 (1325, 1400,1525, 1650), (1750, 1925, 2200) yds

GAUGE & NEEDLES
Size A: 4.5mm / US 7 with a 97cm / 38in cable
Used for seed st and 1x1 ribbing.
Seed st swatch is 19 sts and 24 rows per 10cm / 4in

Size B: 5mm / US 8 with a 97cm / 38in cable
Used to stock & net st
Swatch is 19 sts and 22 rows per 10cm / 4in

Smaller cable lengths are suggested for the body, hood and cuffs but not necessary to complete the pattern. The large needle is suggested because at one point, you will be knitting your entire wing span.

RECOMMENDED NOTIONS
Stitch markers & a tapestry needle.

SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5), (6, 7, 8)

Finished Chest Circumference 107 (112, 117, 127, 137), (142.5, 153, 163) cm / 42 (44, 46, 50, 54), (56, 60, 64) in

PATTERN NOTES
The pattern is knit in one large piece from the back hem to the front hem. It is then seamed along the underarms and down the sides. Hood and cuffs are picked up and knit onto the garment.