Isle Sweater

The Isle Sweater is worked from the top down. It has subtle raglan shaping and a relaxed fit. It features a roll-neck that provides additional warmth and a touch of elegance. Your go-to sweater for embracing the cozy charm of fall and winter. Sizes - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL The Isle Sweater has around 10-10¼" {25-25.5 cm} of positive ease for sizes XS-L and gradually less positive ease for sizes XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 32 (34) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60" {81 (86) 91 (101.5) 112 (122) 131.5 (140) 152 cm}. For example: If you measure a 34" {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44¼" {110.5 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10¼" {25.5 cm} positive ease. Finished Bust Circumference - 42¼ (44¼) 46 (50) 53½ (55½) 57½ (60¼) 64" {106 (110.5) 115 (125) 134 (139) 143.5 (150.5) 160 cm} Gauge - 17 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4" {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles, blocked Needle Size - 5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (used for body, hem, sleeves, and cuffs) 5 mm (US Size 8) 16” circular needles (used for collar) Yarn - Worsted Weight - 1150 (1150) 1265 (1265) 1380 (1380) 1495 (1495) 1610 yds 1050 (1050) 1155 (1155) 1260 (1260) 1365 (1365) 1456 m 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 (650) 700 g Suggested Yarn - Lang Yarns Donegal Tweed+ (100% Wool, 50 g = 114 yds) in colorway Stone 96, 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 14 skeins Yarn Substitute - Any worsted weight yarn that meets gauge. A few options that would be great substitutes: Isager Aran Tweed Peace Fleece Worsted Wooldreamers Mota Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino Notions - 8 stitch markers, including one in a different color to denote BOR; scrap yarn; tapestry needle; row counter (optional) Techniques - *Italian Cast-On*, Knitting in the round, *backward loop cast-on*, *increasing*, *decreasing*, *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, picking up stitches, *sewn tubular bind-off*, wet blocking. *Indicates linked video support.* Schematic included.