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This pattern has been test knit. It has also been tech edited by Cassandra Caiaido. 2XL and 3XL please see Note below.

Homestead Hauberk is a warm, utilitarian layer inspired by medieval armor. It represents protection and blessings.

This piece is a great chance to use some rustic wool. Since the fabric doesn’t sit next to your skin at any point, it’s an ideal choice for this heirloom project and will be sure to keep you warm and cozy.

The fit is snug at the bust, but has a wide, low neckline and deep armholes so that it may be worn over other garments. The length is customizable.

This pattern includes full charts for the neckline and for the body panel cables. Each neckline chart can be downloaded separately by size with their corresponding written instructions.

Skill Level
Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius

Skills
provisional cast on, chart reading, cabling, German short rows, 3-needle bind off, picking up sts, applied knit-on edge

Sizes

1 - S - 81 cm (32”) bust
2 - M - 96 cm (38”) bust
3 - L - 112 cm (44”) bust
4 - XL - 127 cm (50”) bust
5 - 2XL - 142 cm (56”) bust
6 - 3XL - 157 cm (62”) bust

Sample: shown in a size 2 Medium on a 99 cm (39”) bust; model is 160 cm (5’3”)

Yardage and Yarn
Aran weight wool

1 - S - 5 skeins; 850 m (929 yds)
2 - M - 5 skeins; 900 m (984 yds)
3 - L - 6 skeins; 1100 m (1202 yds)
4 - XL - 7 skeins; 1280 m (1399 yds)
5 - 2XL - 8 skeins; 1400 m (1530 yds)
6 - 3XL - 9 skeins; 1700 m (1859 yds)

Suggested Brand

Heritage by Briggs and Little
100% wool
196 m (214 yds) per 113 grams (4 oz)
shown in colour 19 Seafoam

Needles

• 5 mm (US 8) 160 cm (32”) circ for body panels
• 4.5 mm (US 7) 60 cm (24”) circ for neck and underarm ribbed trim
• 4.5 mm (US 7) dpns for 3-needle BO and knit-on edge
• 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook for prov CO or size needed to obtain gauge

Other Materials

• Aran weight waste yarn in a contrasting colour (for prov CO and placing shoulder sts on hold)
• cable needle
• Size S (M, L, XL) - 6 x 25 mm (1”) buttons
• Size 2XL and 3XL - 6 x 30 mm (1.25”) buttons
• 2 x ring markers
• 10 x locking stitch markers + 6 locking markers in a unique colour or type

Resources

Video support for this pattern
https://youtu.be/-ZvCS4SSyoY?si=SlNblMuXGqgv_lxC

Provisional Cast On (crochet method)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4htZARYklc

German Short Rows

https://blog.tincanknits.com/2015/05/14/german-short-rows/

3-needle BO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph93jWSzTa0

Knit-On Edge

https://www.lavisch.com/site/knitted-on-border/127
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKiaJbegb44

Let me know of any questions!

Note: Sadly, I was unable to find test knitters for 2XL and 3XL sizes. (3XL is currently being test knit.) If you purchase the pattern for these sizes and find any mistakes, please contact me and I will send you a full rebate.