The Oa

[A kit to knit this sweater is available from the KDD shop][1] **The Oa** *Named for the Islay peninsula with its spectacular cliffs and dramatic geology, this cosy allover colourwork hoody makes a great coastal cover-up for wearers of any gender.* **Sizes** Chest: 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57) in I recommend this garment is worn with at least 7.5cm [3in] and up to 15cm [6in] of positive ease at the chest for a comfortable fit. Shown here in second size, with 10cm [4in] of positive ease. **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% Wool: 70% Corriedale, 30% Cheviot; 110m/120yds per 50g skein) Yarn A: Faded Overalls; 7 (8, 8, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) x 50g skeins Yarn B: Crowdie; 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12) x 50g skeins Yarn C: Daunder; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) x 50g skeins **Needles and notions** 80-100cm [32-40in] Gauge-size circular needle for body and yoke Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences for sleeves 40-60cm [16-24in] Gauge-size circular needle for working hood Below-gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences for cuffs 80-100cm [32-40in] Below-gauge-size circular needle for hem Two sets of stitch markers, x and y. Tapestry needle. Waste yarn (for holding sts and provisional cast-on). Ribbon or tape for finishing internal steeked edges (optional) **Gauge** 24 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm [4in] over colourwork in the round, using gauge-size needle Below-gauge-size needle will be one size smaller than your gauge-size needle. For reference, the gauge-size needle used in this sample was 3.5mm. [1]: https://www.shopkdd.com/oa-kit-or-download