Silya Hoodie

Knitting pattern in English and German for an oversized, seamless top down hoodie with a cable detail on the back, in the sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10). **| Construction:** The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, working the front and back panels separately. Everything is then joined to work the body in the round. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves which are finished off with two Lateral Braids and a folded hem. Finally stitches are picked up to work the hood using German Short Rows. The body as well as the sleeve length is customizable. **| Languages:** English, German. **| Difficulty:** Advanced beginners. All special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required. **| Measurements:** Finished garment bust circumference: 98.5 (105) 108.5 (115) 128.5 (138.5) 146.5 (155) 168.5 (175) cm | 38.75 (41.25) 42.75 (45.25) 50.5 (54.5) 57.75 (61) 66.25 (69)" with included positive ease of + 15-20 cm | + 6-8”. **| Materials:** * Glory by Wooladdicts (50 g - 70 m | 77 yards): 550 (600) 650 (650) 700 (800) 850 (900) 950 (1000) g * or approximatley: 770 (820) 850 (910) 990 (1060) 1140 (1210) 1310 (1380) meters | 850 (900) 930 (1000) 1090 (1160) 1250 (1330) 1440 (1510) yards of *Chunky* weight yarn. **| Needles:** * *Main Needles*: Circular needles 8 mm | US 11 | UK 0 in 40 cm | 16” & 60 cm | 24” or length that feels best * *Lateral Braid Needles*: circular needles that are 1 size smaller than your *Main Needles* to knit the sleeve detail * Crochet hook about the same size to finish the last stitch of the *Lateral Braid* **| Gauge:** *12 stitches x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”* In stockinette stitch pattern, worked flat & in the round with *Main Needles*, blocked and measured laid flat. Pattern for private use only. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Yarn Me Up | Johanna Schütz | 2025