(no need to) Panic Sweater

The (no need to) Panic sweater was designed for new sweater knitters who have done shawls or other projects but are intimidated to make a sweater. Join us in the Casapinka group for a knit-a-long. There are optional short rows (no need to do them if you're a beginner!) We apologize in advance but we are unable to make modifications to this pattern. Note that if you decide to steek it for a cardigan your stitches will not be even around the opening. There are long-sleeved instructions and two short sleeved versions. The slightly puffy sleeve option (shown in the light blue) has not been fully tested - it was an afterthought but Sharon and I really like it - it's a puffy sleeve for people who don't like puffy sleeves because it's really subtle. **More budget friendly yarns include** Berroco Vintage DK, Cascade Cherub DK (good for sensitive to wool people), and Plymouth Yarn DK Merino, Berroco Pima 100. Talk to your local yarn store - they are always happy to show you yarns that work for you! Sample yarns: **Light blue yarn** is Emma's Cotton DK (50% merino, 50% cotton) in Forget me Not. **Aqua speckled yarn** is Miss Babs Yowza in Defender of Snax (dyed especially for Sharon.) **Magenta Yarn** is Madelinetosh DK in Wino Forever (and note that this was the first version and we narrowed the neck for subsequent testing. **Materials** 5 (5, 6, 7, 7)[8, 8, 9, 10] skeins of DK weight yarn (225 yards per skein. If there is more or less per skein, you will need to make appropriate adjustments.) Short sleeved version: Requires approximately one fewer skeins. Sizes 8 and 9 require two fewer skeins than the long-sleeved version. US 6/4.0mm, 16”/40 cm and 24-40”/60-100 cm circular needles or size needed to attain gauge. US 7/4.5mm needle also recommended for doing the texture in the bottom portion of the yoke as the gauge is slightly smaller than stockinette (details in pattern). Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]; designed to be worn with 6-12”/15-30 cm positive ease. See Notes (page 2 of the pattern) for tips/eplanations for choosing a size! Finished Chest Circumference 40 (44, 48, 52, 56)[60, 64, 68, 72]” 101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142)[152.5, 162.5, 173, 183] cm