Wintergrain
sweater knitting pattern

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This hearty pullover in 14 sizes (XXS to 2X) and [3X to 9X], has the casual fit and cozy warmth that a great workhorse sweater requires. Knit in the round from hem to neck, it features a subtle, allover knit/purl stitch pattern with cabled detailing for definition. In a lofty worsted weight yarn, it offers warmth without weight for all-day comfort. Choose from two neckline styles to customize your perfect Saturday sweater; body length is easily adjusted to suit any preference.

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Samples shown are size M / 40 inches; crewneck is knit in Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup Worsted, color Granite and the V-neck is knit Bare Naked Wools Polypay Worsted, color Black Ice

Suggested Yarns:
Polypay Worsted, Kent Worsted, Manx Loughtan Worsted, Festivus Worsted 9.0, Black Welsh Mountain Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, Stone Soup Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Confection Worsted, or any lofty worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement. 

Finished Size:
31(34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49)[52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70] inches / 78.5(86.5, 94, 101.5, 109, 117, 124.5)[132, 139.5, 147.5, 155, 162.5, 170, 178] cm chest circumference (washed and blocked) to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease

Yarn requirements (either neck style):
955(1040, 1125, 1215, 1285, 1380, 1460)[1580, 1655, 1760, 1870, 1965, 2105, 2220] yards / 873(951, 1029, 1111, 1175, 1262, 1335)[1445, 1513, 1609, 1710, 1797, 1925, 2030] meters meters

Gauge:
16 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch, knit in the round on larger needles (washed and air-dried)
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch, knit flat on larger needles (washed and air-dried) 

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) circular needles for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 5US (3.75 mm) circular needles for ribbed cuffs, hem, and neck finish (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: A variety of needle lengths will be required. Sleeves may be knit on two circulars, DPNs, or using magic loop method as desired.