Here’s the Hide and Peak sweater, an easy-breezy stranded colourwork sweater that is knitted top down with the option of either long or cropped sleeves.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Choose a size that allows for 2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm) of positive ease around the chest.

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64) in;
80 (90, 100, 110, 120)(130, 140, 150, 160) cm

YARN
Weight: Sport
❖ MC (charcoal):
967 (1065, 1172, 1290, 1418)(1561, 1717, 1889, 2077) yd
885 (975, 1070, 1180, 1295)(1425, 1570, 1725, 1900) m
6 (6, 7, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Recollect

❖ CC1 (yellow):
65 (71, 78, 85, 94)(104, 114, 127, 140) yd
60 (65, 70, 80, 85)(95, 105, 115, 130) m
1 skein of Recollect

❖ CC2 (grey):
140 (153, 169, 185, 204)(224, 247, 273, 299) yd
130 (140, 155, 170, 185)(205, 225, 250, 275) m
1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of Recollect

❖ CC3 (pink):
84 (94, 104, 115, 127)(140, 153, 169, 185) yd
75 (85, 95, 105, 115)(130, 140, 155, 170) m
1 skein of Recollect

Sample shown in Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Recollect (56 g / 185 yards):
Max’s version: MC (Paul Newman), CC1(Sunny’s), CC2 (Chinook Winds), CC3 (Dumplin’)

Tanya’s version: MC (I’ve Got Dreams to Remember), CC1(Pretty Shield), CC2 (Willow Creek), CC3 (Ranch Romance)

NEEDLES
Circular needles, at least 40 in (100 cm) in length, in two sizes:
❖ US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
❖ US 3 / 3.25 mm or two sizes smaller than main needles

Double-pointed needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves and smaller circumferences, if you’re not using the magic-loop method

GAUGE
❖ 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked
❖ 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stranded colourwork in the round, blocked

TOOLS
❖ Removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn and a tapestry needle

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