Besties Hoodie

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Besties Hoodie** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **The Besties Hoodie pattern is now available in the Tin Can Knits app!** [Click here to download the app, or to learn more.][1] • only see the size instructions you need • tick through the pattern and make notes • support is just a tap away • adjust the settings to suit you! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- *Have you ever noticed how teenagers like to wear JUST the same thing as their bestie? Yup… we did too! Look at these adorable big kids, frolicking at the beach in their matching hoodies! Pure childhood joy.* -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Like our knits?** [Get our email updates][2] to hear about new designs, tutorials and subscriber-only special offers! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Share your progress** with us on [Instagram][3] or Ravelry by adding the hashtags [#BestiesHoodie][4] and [#TinCanKnits][5] - we love to see your knits! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Pattern Info** **Sizing** #SizeInclusive Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, **Women’s XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL,** *Men’s S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)*. **Finished chest measurement:** 19 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30.5, 32, **36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 62, 66, 72, 78,***42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 64, 68, 74, 80)*" **Sleeve Lenth to underarm** 6 (6.5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, **16, 17, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 21,***18, 19, 20, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21)*" **Body length hem to underarm:** 6 (7, 8.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, **14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,***17, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22)*" **Upper Arm** 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, **13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24,***18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)*" *Fit and sample info: Besties Hoodie is designed with positive ease in mind. Child sizes look great with 2-4" of positive ease, and adult sizes look great with 6-10" of postive ease.* *Hunter is wearing size M (44”) with 6” positive ease. Aziza is wearing size S (40”) with 6” of positive ease.* **Yarn** **Aran** **Hoodie:** 360 (400, 500, 600, 720, 820, 960, 1060, **1200, 1340, 1500, 1660, 1860, 2060, 2260, 2520, 2820, 3160,** *1600, 1800, 2020, 2280, 2480, 2680, 2860, 3120, 3360)* yards **Sweatshirt (without hood or pocket):** 220 (240, 320, 400, 480, 560, 660, 760, 880, **1000, 1120, 1260, 1440, 1620, 1780, 2000, 2280, 2580,** *1240, 1400, 1580, 1800, 1980, 2180, 2340, 2580, 2780)* yards **Worsted** **Hoodie:** 380 (460, 520, 640, 760, 900, 1020, 1140, **1300, 1440, 1640, 1780, 2000, 2240, 2460, 2720, 3100, 3480,** *1740, 1940, 2200, 2440, 2760, 3000, 3180, 3440, 3660)* yards **Sweatshirt (without hood or pocket):** 220 (280, 340, 440, 520, 640, 700, 820, **960, 1100, 1240, 1380, 1560, 1780, 1960, 2180, 2520, 2880,** *1360, 1520, 1740, 1940, 2240, 2440, 2620, 2860, 3040)* yards **Heavy DK** **Hoodie:** 500 (560, 640, 760, 980, 1100, 1280, 1420, **1620, 1800, 2060, 2300, 2560, 2880, 3160, 3480, 3900, 4380,***2220, 2520, 2800, 3120, 3440, 3760, 3960, 4360, 4640)* yards **Sweatshirt (without hood or pocket):** 300 (360, 440, 540, 680, 780, 900, 1040, **1200, 1360, 1580, 1780, 2000, 2280, 2520, 2800, 3180, 3620,** *1740, 1960, 2220, 2500, 2780, 3080, 3260, 3620, 3880)* yards **Light DK:** **Hoodie:** 560 (620, 740, 880, 1100, 1260, 1480, 1640, **1840, 2060, 2320, 2580, 2900, 3260, 3540, 3920, 4460, 4980,** *2540, 2840, 3200, 3500, 3900, 4260, 4540, 4940, 5300)* yards **Sweatshirt (without hood or pocket):** 340 (400, 500, 620, 760, 900, 1040, 1200, **1380, 1580, 1780, 2000, 2260, 2580, 2820, 3160, 3660, 4100,** *2000, 2220, 2540, 2820, 3160, 3500, 3740, 4100, 4420)* yards **Sport:** **Hoodie:** 580 (640, 780, 940, 1140, 1280, 1520, 1700, **1900, 2100, 2400, 2680, 3000, 3360, 3680, 4040, 4600, 5140,** *2620, 2940, 3260, 3660, 4040, 4400, 4700, 5100, 5480)* yards **Sweatshirt (without hood or pocket):** 360 (420, 520, 660, 800, 920, 1060, 1240, **1420, 1600, 1860, 2060, 2340, 2680, 2960, 3280, 3780, 4260,** *2080, 2300, 2600, 2960, 3280, 3620, 3880, 4240, 4580)* yards **Sock** **Hoodie:** 720 (820, 940, 1140, 1420, 1620, 1900, 2100, **2360, 2640, 3040, 3320, 3740, 4240, 4620, 5120, 5780, 6500,** *3280, 3640, 4040, 4560, 5080, 5480, 5880, 6420, 6880*) yards **Sweatshirt (without hood or pocket):** 440 (520, 640, 800, 980, 1160, 1340, 1540, **1760, 2020, 2340, 2560, 2900, 3360, 3700, 4140, 4740, 5380,** *2580, 2860, 3220, 3680, 4160, 4500, 4840, 5320, 5720)* yards *Samples shown in [Brooklyn Tweed Tones][6] in Goldfinch, Granita, Lychee, Stonewash, and Wallflower Overtones.* **Gauges** Aran weight yarn: 16 sts & 27 rounds / 4” Worsted weight yarn: 18 sts & 30 rounds / 4” Heavy DK weight yarn: 20 sts & 32 rounds / 4” Light DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 36 rounds / 4” Sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 40 rounds / 4” Sock weight yarn: 26 sts & 42 rounds / 4” *All gauge given in stockinette using larger needles.* **Suggested Needles** Aran weight yarn: US #7 / 4.5mm & US 9/ 5.5mm Worsted weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm Heavy DK weight yarn: US #5 / 3.75mm & US #7 / 4.5mm Light DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm Sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm Sock weight yarn: US #1 / 2.25mm & US #3 / 3.25mm *(or as required to achieve gauge).* 0 to 2 yrs: 16” circular, and DPNs* in each size. 4 to 10 yrs: 16”, 24” circulars, and DPNs* in each size. XS to XL: 16”, 32” circulars, and DPNs* in each size. XXL to 6XL: 16”, 32”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in larger size, 16”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in smaller size. *\*[Magic loop technique][7], with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.* **Notions** Darning needle, stitch markers, two large wooden beads (optional) **Helpful Tutorials** [How to choose your sweater size][8] [How to choose a sweater yarn][9] --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- For abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][10]. --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- [1]: https://tincanknits.com/app [2]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [3]: https://www.instagram.com/tincanknits/ [4]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/BestiesHoodie/ [5]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tincanknits/ [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brooklyn-tweed-tones [7]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [8]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2012/10/21/bottom-up-sweater/ [9]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/01/14/decisions-decisions-how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-for-your-sweater/ [10]: http://www.tincanknits.com