I dreamt this pattern up while in the sleeping bear pose in yoga. It’s just the thing on the days when you want to yawn, stretch and shuffle over to a comfy chair. Worked in the round top-down from the lovely, open, boat-neck collar to the long hem, with generous sleeves, also worked in the round. Adorned with a cozy cable and paw print motif on the front yoke and covered in little paw prints over the body, this sweater is designed for a snuggle!

To fit: 25-28 (28-31, 31-34, 34-36) 36-38, 38-40, 40-439-52)”/ 64-71 (71-79, 79-86, 86-91) 91-97, 97-102, 102-10924-132)cm.

Suggested: 2-5” / 5-13cm of positive ease for a relaxed fit. For this desired outcome, choose a finished body circumference of 2-5” / 5-13cm greater than actual chest size.

Finished body circumference: 30 (33, 36, 39) 40.5, 42, 454)” / 76 (84, 91, 99) 103, 107, 114 (125, 137) cm.

Suggested Yarn: Illimani Santi, 45% Ultra Fine Merino. 25% Baby Alpaca, 15% Yak, 15% Mulberry Silk. DK weight. Each 50g skein = 137 yards/125 meters.
MC (main colour): Approx. 345 (392, 430, 452) 485, 496, 53269) meters / 377 (429, 470, 494) 531, 543, 58232) yards.
CC (contrast colour): Approx. 591 (669, 723, 770) 814, 844, 904140) meters / 647 (731, 791, 842) 890, 923, 989247) yards.

Needles: Circular needles, 3 mm / US 2.5 and 3.5mm / US 4. 32” / 80cm length for hem and body. 16”/40 cm length for collar and sleeves. Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used.

Gauge: 24 Sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in stockinette using needle size 3.5mm / US 4.

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders / scrap yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends.