This is a traditional fishermen’s aran-style sweater in easy-care, soft Homespun. (LionBrand.com)

The Book and online patterns are written very differently despite using the same yarn and needle sizes. The sizes are different between the two sources but oddly have the same stitch counts for the 3 largest sizes.

Leisure Arts has finished chest sizes of 44, 49, 52, 55.5”.
Online has finished bust/chest: 49½ (51½, 53½) inches

Knitting Needles - Size 9 (5.5 mm)
Double-Pointed Needles - Size 9 (to work cables)
Knitting Needles Size 11 (8 mm)
Circular knitting needles sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm), 16” (40.5 cm) for neck finishing
Stitch Holders

Pieces: Front, Back, Sleeves (2)
Mock turtleneck

Special Stitches & Patterns:
FC = Front Cross
BC = Back Cross
RT = Right Twist
Pat I: Plait Cable (8 rows)
Pat II: Wheat Ear Cable (4 rows)
Pat III: Loose Five-Rib Braid (8 rows)

Ed. note: Pattern can be adopted for men or women. Use actual measurements to determine size.

Shown with Pom-Pom Hat #724

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