MATERIALS

• 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Purl Soho’s Knitting Yarn, 100% merino wool from New Zealand. Each skein is approximately 219 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 875 (980, 1090, 1190) (1315, 1435, 1575, 1665) yards required. We used the color Wild Mulberry.

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• 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Morning, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein is approximately 191 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 940 (1040, 1160, 1260) (1395, 1520, 1670, 1765) yards required. We used the color Heirloom White.

You’ll also need…

• US 6 (4 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• US 6, 24-inch circular needles
• Spare US 6 or smaller, 16- or 20-inch circular needles
• A set of US 6 double pointed needles
• A stitch marker
• Stitch holders
• A quarter yard of smooth, thin scrap yarn
• Two 3/4-inch buttons. We used Purl Soho’s Large Round Buttons in Creme and Purple.
• A Forest Henley Pattern

NOTE: An earlier version of this pattern used 4–7 skeins of Purl Soho’s Understory (no longer available) and US 5 (3.75 mm) needles. For more on this version, visit the original blog post here!

GAUGE
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)

To fit actual chest circumference of approximately 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-68, 60-62) inches with 4-6 inches of ease

• Finished Chest Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66) inches
• Finished Length From Shoulder To Bottom Edge: 20¼ (20½, 21½, 22) (23, 23½, 24½, 25) inches
• Finished Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17¼ (17¼, 17¼, 17¼) (17¼, 17¾, 18, 18¼) inches

SAMPLE: The sweater pictured here is size 38, worn with 6 inches of ease.

Originally designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.