The Trail Hoodie is ideal for winter luxury. Made out of yarn that is the perfect partnering of Pure Yak Down and Super Fine Merino fiber, this hoodie will be both wonderful for the knitter to make and wear. The comfortable, classic shape is enhanced by detailed cables and a broken rib stitch throughout the piece. The added hood and pockets are the little details that will make this jacket a must have for any wardrobe. Here is texture and technique at its best!

MEASUREMENTS: Finished bust: 31 ½ (36 ¾, 39 ½, 42 ¼, 44 ¾, 50 ¼, 52 ¾, 55 ½, 58 ¼)“ 80 (93.5, 100.5, 107.5, 113.5, 127.5, 134, 141, 148) cm sample in 36 ¾. To be worn with +2” ease.

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Bijou Spun “Himalayan Trail” by Bijou Basin Ranch, 75% yak/ 25% merino; 200 yards 183 m; 2oz (56 grams) CYCA size 2 sport (12-ply): cream, 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) hanks.

Needles: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, 24”; US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 24” and 40”or size to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: cable needle, stitch holders, removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, 5 wooden toggle buttons, sewing needle, matching thread, ½ yard cotton fabric for pocket lining. GAUGE: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Broken Rib 8 sts = 1” (2.54 cm) Braided Cable 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) Rib pat
20 sts = 2 ¼” (5.43 cm) Trail Cable

Errata: early .pdf’s have a Braided Cable listed should be a cable on every other row not every 4th row as written. New Chart is available at the link listed above for errata.

Broken Rib (also, see chart)
Worked over multiple of 4 sts.
Rows 1-4: K2, p2; rep from to end. Row 5: K Row 6: P
Rows 7-10: P2, k2; rep from to end. Row 11: K Row 12: P Rep these 12 rows for Broken Rib pat.

Note: This pattern has errata; if you have previously purchased this pattern, please email yaks@bijoubasinranch.com for information about pattern updates. The most recently updated version of the pattern is available for immediate download when you purchase pattern.