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The Tree Trunk Sweater Female Edition is a classic, timeless design with a suggested positive ease of 7-10 cm 2 ¾ -5 inches. It is a European Shoulder Design with a bell-shaped sleeve made top-down with vertical lines of stockinette and purl stitches resembling tree trunk stripes.

The pattern offers in total 9 Sizes: XS-S-M (L-XL) 2XL - 3XL (4X-5XL) with a circumference of 88-96-104 (112-120) 128-136 (148-156) cm or 34 ½-37 ¾ -41 (44-47 ¼) 50 ½-53 ½ (58 ¼ -61½).

Number of bullet skeins needed - 50 grams each:
8-9-9 (10-11) 12-11 (14-15)

Different design options for fitting your sweater.
The sweater is designed to fit any age, size and body type so you get “many sweaters” in just one pattern as it offers:
• 2 types of neckline (crew/high and wide/lower)
• Bust shaping
• Waist shaping (hour-glass and A-line)
• Tummy shaping

Besides the neckline you do not need to decide the options upfront. The need for shaping will become apparent when you try on your sweater during the project.

Tools: You use size 4.5 mm US7 circular needles with a suggested length of 60, 80 and 100 cm 24, 32 or 40 inches depending on size and preference. And 3.5 mm US4 circular or double pointed needles for the ribbing. Furthermore, you need stitch markers in different colours e.g. green, blue, and red.

Yarn: This sweater is designed using this lovely and soft 100% non-super wash undyed natural wool yarn.

Gauge:
Before blocking:
▪ 24 sts x 27 rows

After blocking the dyed and undyed yarn may have a different sts gauge:
▪ The undyed natural wool is 20 sts x 29 rows.
▪ The dyed wool is 18 sts x 29 rows.

The design is calculated according to the specified gauge of 20 sts x 29 rows. It is important to get gauge if you want a good result. Make sure to make your own gauge swatch of your specific yarn colour before you start your project. However, if you get a gauge of 18 sts after blocking, you can just go down a sweater size instead of adjusting the needle size. After blocking, your circumference will fit your size. Before blocking you still aim for 24 sts x 27 rows.

Instructional Videos on YouTube
You will find information about the yarn, gauge swatching as well as instructional videos on how to knit the sweater on my YouTube Channel – Ingesknittinglab – in the Tree Trunk Sweater – Female Edition playlist.:

Part 1: The Yoke
Part 2: The Body & Sleeves

Pattern Release Video:
https://youtu.be/09uiZ1BIPqc

More Photos
Have a look at my Instragram @Ingesknittinglab for more photos - also of the sweaters in the making.