The Ivy Rolled Sweater

**About** The Ivy Rolled Sweater is the perfect everyday staple. It can be dressed up or down, and is suitable for three season wear. Its a simple, easy knit and perfect for beginners! **Construction** The Ivy Rolled Sweater is worked bottom up with a seamed drop shoulder construction and german short rows to shape the neckline. The sleeves are casted on directly onto the body, and worked in the round. **Yarn** 450 (500) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650g 100% Superwash Merino Wool (100 g = 210 yds). Samples knit in Malabrigo Rios **Needles** Size US 8 (5 mm) circular needles with 16” cord and 32” or 40” cord Size US 6 (4 mm) circular needles with 16” cord and 32” or 40” cord **Sizing** This sweater is written to have 3-4 inches of positive ease, meaning it will be 3-4 inches larger than your widest upper body circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL are designed to fit an upper body circumference of 31-33 (33-35) 35-37 (37-39) 39-43 (43-47) 47-51 inches. When measuring length of body and arms while working this pattern, do not flatten out the rolled edge. The finished products knit in correct gauge measure: Chest: 35 (37) 39 (41) 43 (47) 51 inches Length: 17.5 (18) 18.5 (19) 20 (20) 20.5 inches **Gauge** 18 stitches x 28 rows knit in stockinette on Size US 8 (5 mm) with Malabrigo Rios after blocking = 4in x 4in (10cm x 10cm).