Newspaper (Pullover)

I don't like reading the news. I think I should do it more often, but some days, it's too hard. On the other hand, I love a newspaper. There's something about them that is so aesthetically pleasing to me. Perhaps it's the black and white contrast, the fine fonts or their carefully designed pages. This raglan sweater has the same effect on me: I love the alternating blocks of vertical and horizontal stripes that flow like the news on the paper. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 35” (88 cm) bust. Recommended ease: Choose the size that's closest to your bust measurement, with no ease or very little negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference: 29 (33½, 37¼, 41, 45½, 49¼, 52¾, 57½, 61) inches; 72.5 (84, 93, 102.5, 113.5, 123, 132, 143.5, 152.5) cm. Sleeve circumference: 11½ (12¾, 14¼, 15½, 16½, 17¾, 18½, 20¼, 21½) inches; 28.5 (32, 35.5, 39, 41, 44.5, 46, 50.5, 54) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn color A: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Fino by Manos del Uruguay (70% Merino / 30% Silk; 490 yd [450m]; 100g); or 588 (661, 735, 833, 980, 1102, 1225, 1421, 1470) yd [540 (607, 675, 765, 900, 1012, 1125, 1305, 1350) m] of fingering weight yarn. Shown in colorway Ivory Letter Opener (off white). Yarn color B: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Singles by Norne Yarn (65% Merino / 20% Silk / 15% Yak; 525 yd [480m]; 120g); or 682 (787, 892, 997, 1181, 1365, 1470, 1732, 1890) yd [624 (720, 816, 912, 1080, 1248, 1344, 1584, 1728) m] of fingering weight yarn. Shown in colorway Feigdfulg (dark gray). Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, 32" (80 cm) long. You'll need both needles to work the tubular bind off. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 21 sts and 29 rows to 4” (10cm) in Brioche stitch on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles after blocking.