Roads Sweater

The Roads Sweater is a timeless classic featuring understated yet eye-catching details. It is constructed from the top down and shaped with German Short Rows to ensure a great fit. The sweater features rolled edges at the hem and cuffs that complement the detail on the back. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Finished Bust Circumference 40 (44½) 46¼ (49¾) 55 (56) 59½ (62¼) 65¾" \[100 (111) 115.5 (124.5) 138 (140) 149 (155.5) 164.5 cm\] The Roads Sweater has around 9¾-10½” \[23-25 cm\] of positive ease for sizes XS-XL and gradually less positive ease for sizes 2XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60" \[76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 152.5 cm\]. For example: If you measure a 34" \[86 cm\] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44½" \[111 cm\]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" \[157 cm\] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10½" \[25 cm\] positive ease. Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4" \[10 x 10 cm\] in stockinette st 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 4 mm (US Size 6) 16" and 32-40" circular needles Materials 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 g Lamana Como Grande (100% merino wool, 50 g = 131 yds) in colorway Moss Green 51M, 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 skeins Notions 3 stitch markers, scrap yarn or extra cables, tapestry needle, row counter 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, *rearranging stitches*, *sewn tubular bind-off*, wet blocking. *Indicates video support* Schematic included.