Solstice Hug

The effortlessly chic and versatile Solstice Hug pattern is crafted to keep you cozy and stylish anytime and has two neck options to choose from - a modern mock turtleneck or a fold-over turtleneck. This delightful knitting project is worked from the bottom up, showcasing a captivating ribbed texture that exudes sophistication and comfort. **Pattern details:** **Skill Level:** Beginner Knitter **Needle Size:** Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles forBody, or size needed to obtain gauge. *For Size 1 only:* Size US 15 (10 mm) 16” / 100 cm circular needles or the most comfortable needle size, gauge is unimportant. If choosing a different needle size, or gauge is different, yarn requirements may differ. *For Sizes 2-5 only:* Size US 13 (9 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles for Neck Ribbing (or your preferred needles of same size forsmall circumference knitting) **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) **Finished Measurements:** To fit chest sizes 28-34 (34-42, 42-50, 50-60, 60-68)” / 71-86 (86-106.5, 106.5-127, 127-152, 152-173) cm. **Fit Note:** Choose a size that will fit comfortably around your upper body at chest level. The ribbed fabric will conform nicely to a range of sizes, but you don’t want it to be so snug that it limits arm movement. Samples are size 2 shown on a 34”/86 cm chest and on a 42”/106.5 cm chest. **Gauge:** 7.5 sts and 10 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in 3/1 Rib Stitch worked in the rnd using larger needle, steam blocked Note: Adjust needle sizes as needed to achieve gauge. Then use a needle approx. 2.5-3 (3.5-4, 3.5-4, 3.5-4, 3.5-4) mm smaller than larger needle for neck ribbing) **Materials:** 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Honeysuckle 1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approximately 75 yds / 164-170g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 15 yds /skein) shown in Geode OR 1 Winter Solstice Kit (approximately 205 yds / 565 g - 12mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds / skein) shown in Jewel Tones. The Winter Solstice Kit is a special, limited edition kit that was released for preorder in June and is no longer available for purchase. 0 (0, 0, 1, 1) skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100yds / 200 g) **Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.** Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat