Relaxed and handsome, and knitted from the neck down, here’s a simple sweater for an uncluttered morning.

Pattern Details

Finished Size: 41 1/4 (43, 45, 46 3/4)“ (105 109, 114.5, 118.5 cm) chest circumference.

Sweater shown measures 43” (109 cm).

Yarn: Filatura di Crosa 127 Print (100% wool; 93 yd 85 m/50 g): #18 black with orange/brown/cedar/navy, 11 (12, 13, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki/Stacy Charles.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st, worked in the rnd.

Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 16” and 24” (40 and 60 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Knitscene Fall/Winter 2005