Big Little Stripes

*A cozy oversized sweater with a relaxed crew neckline and set-in sleeves is worked at a bulky gauge in two row stripes of an Aran weight alpaca/silk blend. Slipped stitches are worked along the sleeves and side body to add some fun to this fuzzy and quick knit!* > [Sign up for my newsletter][1] for > subscriber exclusive treats including > open testing calls for new designs, > kals, promotions, & more.<br><br> > If you aren't able to purchase my patterns at > full price, my **Choose What You Pay** pricing model > is also available exclusively to > subscribers. Immediately upon sign-up, you will receive a > welcome email and access to 25% & 50% discount codes to assist with financial accessibility.<br> **Sizes** All of my patterns are #SizeInclusive through a 62" full chest. **(XS, S, M)[L, 1X, 2X]{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of:** (28, 32, 36)[40, 44, 48]{52, 56, 60}" (71, 81.5, 91.5)[101.5, 112, 122]{132, 142, 152.5}cm **Garment Full Chest Measurement:** (40, 44, 48)[52, 56, 60]{64, 68, 72}" (101.5, 112, 122)[132, 142, 152.5]{162.5, 172.5, 183}cm *This top is designed with 10-12”/25.5-30.5cm of positive ease at the full chest To choose your size, add 10-12”/25.5-30.5cm to your full chest measurement and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size. If you have a large full chest in relation to upper chest, size down.* **Suggested Yarn** Dimond Laine Big Birdie (79% Baby Alpaca/21% Silk, 174 yds/100g, Aran Weight, Plaid is my Favorite Color + Taffy Colorways) **Suggested Needles** **Main:** US 9 (5.5mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting **Ribbing:** US 8 (5.0mm) 32” circular needles or preferred needles for small circumference knitting **Gauge:** 12 sts & 20 rows / 4”(10cm), stockinette flat & in the round, blocked **Yarn Requirements** *MC:* (400, 425, 450)[475, 525, 550]{650, 700, 725} yds (366, 388, 411)[434, 480, 503]{594, 640, 663} m *CC:* (300, 300, 325)[350, 350, 375]{450, 500, 550} yds (274, 274, 297)[320, 320, 343]{411, 457, 503} m *Total:* (700, 725, 775)[825, 875, 925]{1100, 1200, 1275} yds (640, 663, 708)[754, 800, 845]{1005, 1097, 1165} m **Materials** Removable stitch markers, additional stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle **Techniques** knitting in the round, cable cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German short rows, set-in sleeve slipped stitches, stripes, blocking **Construction** Sweater is worked from the top down with short row shaping for back and shoulders. Sleeves are picked up and set-in with German short rows. [1]: https://www.jessiemaeddesigns.com/newsletter