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 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. 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} 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 Yarn - Worsted Weight - 1179 (1179) 1310 (1310) 1441 (1441) 1572 (1572) 1703 yds 1080 (1080) 1200 (1200) 1320 (1320) 1440 (1440) 1560 m 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 g Suggested Yarn - 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.