Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)” / 97 (107, 117, 127, 137) cm
Shown in size 46” / 117 cm with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease

Yarn
2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Cascade Ecological Wool (100% wool; 478 yd / 437 m per 250 g) or 740 (820, 1070, 1170, 1250) yd / 677 (750, 979, 1070, 1143) m of bulky weight yarn
Sample shown in Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool Color # 8061

Needles
One pair of straight or circular needles in sizes US 9 / 5.5 mm and US 7 / 4.5 mm
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle in size US 7 / 5 mm
Or use a needle size to obtain gauge after blocking

Notions
Four stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder

Gauge
15.5 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needles after blocking

Notes
If you wish to lengthen the body, do so in the plain stockinette section before beginning the charted texture patterns. To add length, add a pair of RS and WS rows for every additional ½” / 1.25 cm desired. Be sure to add length to both the back and front pieces. You might require more yarn if you knit additional length.

Less experienced knitters might be new to two techniques the pattern calls for: the backward loop cast on and mattress stitch. If you’re unfamiliar with these techniques, you can find helpful explanations on sites like Knitty and VeryPink.