Citadel

This pattern was designed as part of [The Authentic Collection][1], a handful of patterns designed with my heart and my origins in mind ❤️ Watch the Collection's preview [here][2]. Classic, dreamy cables, modern look, comfortable feel. This pattern is worked seamlessly from the top down. It starts at the shoulders: you work the back first and then the fronts. When you reach the armholes, everything is joined and worked in one piece. The stars are the pockets, integrated with the bottom band. The sleeves are also knitted seamlessly in the round. Stitches are then picked up for the collar band achieving it’s shawl shape with the use of short rows. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL). Shown in size M on a 35” bust. Recommended ease: 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference (worn closed): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches; 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm. Hem Circumference (buttoned down): 35 (39, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54, 59) inches; 87.5 (97.5, 105.5, 115.5, 125.5, 135, 147.5) cm. Armhole Depth: 6½ (7¼, 7½, 8¼, 8¾, 9¼, 9½) inches; 16.5 (18, 19, 20.5, 22, 23, 24) cm. Upper arm circumference: 11½ (12½, 13¼, 14¾, 16, 17½, 18½) inches; 29 (31, 33, 37, 40, 43.5, 46) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins [1360 (1500, 1600, 1680, 1780, 1900, 2100) yards] of Gloria by Manos del Uruguay (100% superwash merino wool - 100g / 200y). The sample was made using colorway Ciudadela. Needles: US 6 (4mm) and US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles. Other notions: 5 buttons approx. 1” wide, stitch markers, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 20 sts and 30 rows to 4” (10cm) in Stockinette St on US 6 (4 mm) needles. **ERRATA** Right back shoulder Row 1 & 2 sizes should read M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-authentic-collection [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk4jiT_NjKE