Shady Hoodie

*The Shady Hoodie is an oversized cardigan combining the practicality and comfort of a sporty garment with the elegance and cleanness of a set-in sleeve, thanks to the Ziggurat method used to shape the yoke, which is a type of top down simultaneous construction.* *The hood comes with two size options: a Small size that’s already pretty generous despite what its name suggests and a Large size, big enough to accommodate for any hairstyle or bulky headphones. The cardigan also features practical details like pockets and a sturdy double knit button band that can be swapped for a zipper. The star of the show is the seed stitch border that runs alongside the button band and the hood, joining them gracefully in one continuous detail. To match the texture of this main feature, all the edges, cuffs and hems are worked in seed stitch as well.* To see different versions of the pattern knit in various yarns, sizes, fibers and colors, you can check out the testers’ versions under the “Project” tab at the top of the page, or the #ShadyHoodie on Instagram. The pattern has been tested and professionally tech edited. > By buying this pattern, you will get > 2 files: a normal and LIGHT version > of the written instructions. > > - the normal pattern has lots of notes, > tips and tricks, explanations and hand holding > - the LIGHT version has less text and > is for confident knitters that don’t need > as much guidance **KEY FEATURES** Heavy DK gauge Top down flat (sleeves in the round) Ziggurat method for the yoke (a type of simultaneous set-in sleeve) Oversize fit Optional bust darts Optional body shaping All over stockinette, edges in seed stitch Patch pockets worked with the body Hood in 2 sizes: small and large Double knit button band Optional zipper modification **SIZING** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] NOTE: Sizes 1, 8 and 9 haven’t been tested. If you wish to knit those sizes and have the **corresponding** chest measurement, please contact me via e-mail: if you agree to do so, I will send you the pattern for free for testing. #sizeinclusive **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Suggested ease: 10 to 20 cm / 4 to 8” of positive ease at the chest. Sizing guidance included in the pattern. To fit chest measurement (the chest is measured at the upper bust, not the full bust): 70, 80, 90 (100, 110, 120) [130, 140, 150] cm / 28, 32, 36 (40, 44, 48) [52, 56, 60]” Chest circumference of the finished garment (these are rounded, see full size chart in the images on the left): 85, 95, 105 (115, 125, 135) [145, 155, 165] cm / 34, 38, 42 (46, 50, 54) [58, 62, 66]” Sample size: modified size 2 without bust darts. Model 1: 164 cm / 5’4” tall, 87 cm / 34¼” chest (84 cm / 33” full bust) Model 2: 169 cm / 5’6” tall, 85 cm / 33½” chest (80 cm / 31½’’ full bust) **YARN USED IN SAMPLE** Nightshades/Daylights by Harrisville Designs in colorway Fever Dreams (100% American Cormo wool, 3 ply, woolen spun, 229 meters / 250 yards per 100g) **YARN REQUIREMENTS** A buffer for swatching is accounted for. The Large hood will require an additional 70 m / 77 y (= 28 g) of yarn. The optional bust darts will require an additional 12 to 60 m / 13 to 65 y (= 2 to 12 g) of yarn. 1250, 1350, 1450 (1550, 1650, 1750) 1900, 2050, 2200] m 1350, 1500, 1600 (1700, 1800, 1900) 2100, 2250, 2400] y 545, 585, 625 (680, 730, 775) 840, 895, 950] g **GAUGE** Measured on wet blocked fabric over 10x10 cm / 4x4”. Stockinette stitch flat and in the round: 19 sts by x 28 rows/rounds Seed stitch: 19 sts by 40 rows/rounds **SUGGESTED NEDLES AND NOTIONS** Main needles: 4 mm / US 6, 1 pair of approx. 125 cm / 50” long circular needles (or 2 circulars) + 3 DPNs Small needles: 3.75 mm / US 5, 1 pair of approx. 35 cm / 14” long circular needles Crochet hook: 3.5 mm / US E-4 (used to reinforce the neckline) Notions: removable stitch markers, scissors, 1 unique marker, darning needle, measuring tape, waste yarn/stitch holders, 5 or 6 buttons (2 cm / 0.75” diameter) or a separating zipper **SKILLS** - Knitting flat and in the round - Increasing/decreasing - Double knitting - Vertical buttonhole in double knitting - Increasing in double knitting - German short rows - Long tail cast on - Cable cast on - Tubular cast on - Backwards loop cast on - Italian bind off - Picking up stitches (pick up and knit + pick up and purl) - Mattress stitch Photo credit: @alexialinn__ on Instragram Model 1: Olivia Model 2: yours truly