INSPIRED BY the checkered flags used at motor races, this men’s sweater has a smart colourwork pattern in grey and black. It has been designed by Pat Menchini to fit chests of 36in-54in, and has a classic round-necked shape. “The contrast armhole edging not only gives a sleek look, but also gives the illusion that the design appears to be a slip-over tank when it isn’t!” says Pat. It’s knitted in an aran-weight wool blend from Rico.

To fit chest:
36 - 38; 40 - 42; 44 - 46; 48 - 50; 52 - 54 inches
Actual chest:
42.5; 46; 50.5; 54; 58.5 inches

Gauge
22 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over pattern on 5mm needles
19 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st on 4.5mm needles

Yarn shown: Rico Design Creative Soft Wool Aran
A Light Grey (016) 3; 3; 4; 4; 4 x100g balls
B Black (018) 2; 2; 2; 2; 2 x100g balls