Adult Acorn Sweater

Construction: The sweater is knitted seamlessly in the round from top to bottom. The yoke is knitted first and has textured details after each increase round. Once complete, the arms are put on hold and the body is knitted. The sleeves are knitted last. Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rounds = 4x4" (10x10cm) square, knitted in the round in stockinette with US 6 (4.0mm) needles. Blocking is recommended. Yarn: - DK weight (3) yarn. The sample is made with Sewrella Yarn Classic DK (100% superwash merino) in the color Lodge from their Autumn Tonals. - Scrap DK yarn if you are knitting the yoke accents with a different color. Yards/Meters: approx. 765 (865, 950, 1060, 1160) (1300, 1400, 1555, 1630) yards / 700 (790, 870, 970, 1060) (1190, 1280, 1420, 1490) meters. These yarn calculations are based on average size charts. If you make any section longer than suggested, you will need more yarn. Sizes: Bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)" / 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117) (127, 137, 147, 158) cm before 2-3" of positive ease. Schematic included in pattern. Needles and Notions: - US 6 (4.0mm) 16-24" (40-61cm) circular needles for the yoke and body, and US 6 (4.0mm) DPNs, 9" (23cm) circular needles or longer circular needles for Magic Loop for sleeves, US 4 (3.5mm) needles for the hem and cuffs. - Scissors, tapestry needle, waste yarn for putting sleeves on hold. This is an intermediate level knitting pattern that requires knowledge of knitting in the round, short rows, putting stitches on hold, picking up stitches, increasing and decreasing, and other basic stitches. It is written in English using US terminology. Please email kneedlesandlife@gmail.com with any questions.