Clay Sweater

The Clay Sweater features a simple texture that is classic and easy to wear. It is worked from the top down and does not require additional finishing. It features a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. Sizes - XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) The Clay Sweater has around 10-11" {25-27.5 cm} of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) correspond to a bust circumferences of 28 (31) 34 (37) 41 (45) 48 (53) 57 (61)” {71 (79) 86 (94) 104 (114) 122 (135) 145 (155) cm} (the final size of garment will be an additional 10-11" {25-27.5 cm}). This means that if you measure a 34" {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 441⁄2" {111 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" {157 cm} tall wearing Size S with approx. 101⁄2" {26 cm} positive ease. Finished Bust Circumference - 39 (403⁄4) 441⁄2 (48) 511⁄2 (55) 583⁄4 (64) 671⁄2 (71)" {98 (102) 111 (120) 129 (138) 146.5 (160) 169 (178) cm} Gauge - 18 sts and 34 rows = 4 x 4" {10 x 10 cm} in textured pattern worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked. Needle Size - 5 mm (US Size 8) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles - used for body, hem, sleeves, and cuffs) 4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16" circular needles, or one size down from main needles (used for collar) Yarn - DK Weight - 1102 (1221) 1375 (1468) 1534 (1672) 1748 (1804) 1932 (2006) yds 1008 (1116) 1257 (1342) 1403 (1529) 1598 (1650) 1767 (1834) m 500 (500) 600 (600) 700 (700) 700 (800) 800 (800) g Suggested Yarn - Wooldreamers La Rinconada (100% eco organic merino wool, 100 g = 252 yds) in colorway Tierra, 5 (5) 6 (6) (7) 7 (7) 8 (8) 8 skeins *or* Hjelholts Uldspinderi Dansk Pelsuld 8/2 (Gotland and merino wool, 100 g = 437 yds) in colorway Sand, 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% Kid Mohair & 30% Silk, 25 g = 246 yds) in colorway Marzipan, 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 8 (9) skeins Notions - 2 removable st markers (one in a different color to denote BOR); scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter. *Note:* Additional st markers are recommended to mark the pick-up rows around the armhole opening. Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, *backwards loop cast-on*, increasing, *decreasing*, *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, picking up stitches, *sewn tubular bind-off,* *rearranging stitches*, wet blocking. *Indicates linked video support* Schematic included.