Albion

> Save $1 when you purchase this pattern on [BrooklynTweed.com][1], where you’ll find our knitting resource pages, video tutorials, and pattern support portal. All patterns purchased on our website can be [added to your Ravelry library][2]. Join our crafting community: [sign up for our newsletter][3] for the latest in Brooklyn Tweed patterns, knitting tips, subscriber exclusives, and even more woolly goodness! Sailor style refined for the modern man. Albion is a Guernsey pullover in *Shelter*, featuring bands of directional chevrons worked in purl stitches for a current and classic effect. Albion knits up quickly in the round from the ribbed hem and cuffs to underarm; the yoke and set-in sleeve caps are worked flat with garter stitch selvedges and seamed together. Choose a subdued neutral he can wear over brightly patterned shirts or go playful with a bold hue like *Hayloft*. -------------------------------------------------------- **Construction** * The body is worked circularly from the bottom up, then the front and back are worked flat to the shoulders with a garter stitch selvedge {GSS} at each edge. The sleeves are worked circularly to the underarm, then the cap is worked flat with a garter stitch selvedge {GSS} at each edge. The neckband is picked up and worked circularly after garment assembly, and is bound off using the Tubular Bind Off, or simply bound off in pattern, if preferred. * The Sloped Bind Off is used when shaping the shoulders and neck. **Yardage** 1290 (1400, 1560, 1700, 1900, 2040) yards of worsted weight wool yarn **Yarn** 10 (10, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed *Shelter* (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g) Photographed in color *Almanac* **Gauge** 20½ stitches & 33 rows/rounds = 4″ in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking 20½ stitches & 37½ rows/rounds = 4″ in Front or Back Chart Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking **Needles** Size A (for Main Fabric): One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5) Size B (for Ribbing): One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles and one set of DPNs*, one size smaller than Size A Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4) Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On and Bind Off only): One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles and one set of DPNs*, one size smaller than Size B Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3) *32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs and 16″ circular if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (i.e., Sleeves).* *Note: If you have adjusted the needle size to obtain the correct gauge, it may or may not be necessary to make a matching adjustment to the needle size used for Tubular Cast On due to variance in individual work. You may wish to test your chosen cast-on method on your swatch.* **Finished Dimensions** 39 (43, 46¾, 50¾, 54¾, 58½)” circumference at chest Sample shown is size 43″ with + 4″ ease on models > Need help picking a size? See our resource page on [Selecting a Sweater Size][4] *Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:* 2×2 Tubular Cast On Sloped Bind Off 2×2 Tubular Bind Off **Skill Level** 3 out of 5 *Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.* [1]: https://brooklyntweed.com/ [2]: https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/add-your-pattern-to-ravelry [3]: https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up [4]: https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/selecting-a-sweater-size