The Towns Sweater is a classic design with a simple silhouette. It features dropped shoulders that give a loose and boxy shape. A folded mock turtleneck has been added for extra warmth. It is slightly oversized in the body and sleeves creating a wardrobe staple for the coldest days.

The Towns Sweater has around 5-5½” {14 cm} of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of around 32 (34) 37 (42) 45 (49) 54 (58) 63” {81 (86) 94 (107) 114 (124) 137 (147) 160 cm} (the final size of garment will be an additional 5-5½” {14 cm}.

Sizes - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished Bust Circumference -
37 (39 1⁄2) 42 (47) 50 1⁄2 (54 1⁄2) 59 1⁄2 (63) 68”
{94 (100) 107 (119) 128 (138) 151 (160) 172 cm}

Gauge - 17 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4” {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked

Needle Size - 5 mm (US Size 8) 16” and 32-40”, or the required needles to obtain gauge

Yarn - Worsted Weight -
982 (1020) 1198 (1324) 1439 (1520) 1668 (1748) 1825 yds
898 (933) 1095 (1211) 1316 (1390) 1470 (1553) 1669 m
363 (378) 444 (490) 533 (563) 618 (647) 676 g

Suggested Yarn - De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% Merino, 100 g = 270 yds) in colorway Poivre Blanc, 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 skeins

Notions - Stitch marker, scrap yarn or extra cables, tapestry needles, row counter

Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long tail cast-on, decreasing, holding stitches, picking up stitches, kitchener stitch, sewn tubular bind off, stretchy bind off, wet blocking

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