Arctic Sweater

Arctic Sweater - is a relaxed, oversized pullover with a colorwork yoke. Worked in the round from the bottom up, the body and sleeves are knit separately, then joined for the stranded colorwork yoke — no seaming required except grafting the underarms. Sizes: S(M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Finished bust circumference: 102(110, 118, 128, 140, 152)cm / 40(43, 46, 50, 55, 60)in Designed with 7–10cm / 2.75–4in of positive ease for a relaxed, oversized fit. Gauge: 18 sts × 26 rows = 10 × 10cm / 4 × 4in in stockinette stitch on 4.5mm / US 7 needles, after washing/blocking. Needles: 3.5mm / US 4 and 4.5mm / US 7, for small-circumference knitting (DPNs or Magic Loop) 3.5mm / US 4 and 4.5mm / US 7 circular, 40cm / 16in 3.5mm / US 4 and 4.5mm / US 7 circular, 80cm / 32in 5mm / US 8 circular, 80cm / 32in Yarn: DROPS AIR by Garnstudio (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool), 50g/150m (164yd) — or any DK-weight yarn that matches gauge. Color 1 (MC): 5(6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Color 2: 1 skein (all sizes) Color 3: 1 skein (all sizes) Color 4: 1 skein (all sizes)