Skyward

You can [subscribe][1] to Pom Pom Quarterly or order your copy of Issue 38 [here][2]! Don’t forget to join our [group][3] for updates, KALs and chatter about Pom Pom patterns! **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 85.5 (94, 102.5, 111, 117.5, 128.5, 139, 153, 166.5)cm / 33¾ (37, 40½, 43¾, 46¼, 50½, 54¾, 60¼, 65¾)" – to be worn with approx 7.5-18cm / 3-7" positive ease. Nick’s height is 163cm / 5' 4" with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 91cm / 36", and is shown wearing the blue version in a size 3. Araba’s height is 173cm / 5' 8" with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 112cm / 44", and is shown wearing the burgundy version in a size 6. **Yarn:** Blue Version: Urth Yarns Harvest (worsted-weight; 100% Merino wool; 206m / 225yds per 100g skein) Shade: Indigo; 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins Burgundy Version: De Rerum Natura Gilliat (worsted-weight; 100% Merino wool; 250m / 273yds per 100g ball) Shade: Merlot; 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls OR approx. 1031 (1118, 1206, 1324, 1378, 1506, 1643, 1746, 1856)m / 1127 (1222, 1319, 1448, 1507, 1647, 1796, 1909, 2030)yds of worsted-weight yarn **Gauge:** 19 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4" in reverse St st, after blocking **Needles:** 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24-40" length (depending on size worked) and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round. **Note:** Begin the yoke using needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, then change to circular needles as the circumference increases. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. **Notions:** 4 stitch markers (including one unique for beg of round), scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle **Notes:** Skyward is worked in the round from the top down, beginning with 1x2 Rib at the neck. The yoke is worked in cable pattern with regular increases, then the work is divided for the body and sleeves. The remainder of body and the sleeves are worked from the top down in reverse Stocking stitch (purl every round on RS). The hem and cuffs are finished with 1x1 Rib and cast off with the Italian / Tubular method. [1]: https://pompommag.com/products/subscription-issues-38-41?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_pid=6717785112744&pr_ref_pid=6569955098792&pr_seq=uniform [2]: https://pompommag.com/collections/magazines [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/pom-pom