I love being outside, exploring and having adventures. But I’m also really in favour of being comfortable and cozy while on my expeditions. I designed Gilwell to be practical and simple, the perfect extra layer to snuggle against a strong breeze. The extra-long sleeves can be folded up or left long for warmth. The body is a comfy, boxy shape that can be thrown over any outfit for hiking up a mountain or relaxing by the campfire. I chose Hudson Worsted, a sturdy, super soft Merino/yak blend for comfort, whether you’re wearing it over a tank or woolen long underwear. It’s ideal for a chunky, luxurious layer that can be worn right next to the skin.

Gilwell is part of a collection done in collaboration with The Yarn Collective. You can see other pattterns from the Yarn Collective here.

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Sizes and Finished Measurements
Bust Circumference with Fronts Overlapping by 6.5 cm/2.5 in: 94.5(102, 111, 120.5) 127, 136, 145, 153.569, 178) cm/37.25(40.25, 43.75, 47.5) [50, 53.5, 57, 60.5] (62.75, 66.5, 70) in

Shown in sizes 128.5 cm/50.5 in (navy blue and orange) with +14 cm/5.5 in positive ease and 94.5 cm/37.25 in (grey) with +10 cm/4 in positive ease

Intended to be worn with +10-15 cm/4-6 in positive ease.

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Yarn
The Yarn Collective Hudson Worsted (85% Merino wool, 15% yak; 197 yd / 180 m per 3.5 oz skein)

2 COLOUR VERSION
1 Skein in Colour 1 - TERRAPIN PUMPKIN 406
6(6,7,7)7,8,8,9 Skeins in Colour 2 - BLUE HILL DEEP WATER | 408

1 COLOUR VERSION
6(6, 7, 7) 7, 8, 8, 90, 10) Skeins in NATURAL 401

Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.

10 CM | 4IN SQUARE = 20 STITCHES x 30 ROWS in stockinette stitch with larger needle.
10 CM | 4IN SQUARE = 17.5 STITCHES x 40 ROWS in brioche stitch with smaller needle.

Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.

Straight or Circular needles 24 in/60 cm or longer (sweater body):
US 4 / 3.5 mm
US 7 / 4.5 mm

Double pointed needles, long circular for magic loop method, or two circular needles (use preferred small-circumference knitting method) (for sleeves):
US 4 / 3.5 mm
US 7 / 4.5 mm

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Skills
working brioche flat, working brioche tubular cast-on (video tutorial available), increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, seaming using mattress stitch