Wheat

**Wheat** is a **top-down sweater** with the yoke shaped as the **compound raglan**, which creates a natural line running along the shoulder - something between the classic raglan and set-in sleeve. For your convenience the **yoke shaping is written out individually** for each size in a concise manner that is easy to follow. The body of a sweater is knit in **basic stockinette stitch** and the back is shaped with the help of **short rows,** which results in a slightly **elongated shape** at the back. **The hem** is trimmed with the twisted i-cord that creates a nice **texture contrast** with the stockinette stitch body. The main detail is **the simple cable panel** running along the sleeves. If you are new to cables, this will be the perfect project to learn – the cable twists are very simple and the instructions provided are both in visual chart and written form. **UPDATE** One more pattern file has been added - the instructions how to mix two of my patterns, Heritage and Wheat sweaters. Read more about it here - [http://giftofknitting.com/pattern-cocktail-wheat-and-heritage-sweater/][1] **B O D Y S I Z E S:** Size 1 30" [73.5 -76 cm] Size 2 33" [84 cm] Size 3 36" [91.5 cm] Size 4 39” [99 cm] Size 5 42" [106.5 cm] Size 6 45" [114 cm] Size 7 47"  [119 cm] Size 8 54" [137 cm] Size 9 62" [157.5 cm] **F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N T S:** Chest/Bust at Underarm: 34 (36½, 39½, 43½, 46) (48½, 50½, 58, 65)" [86 (92.5, 100, 110.5, 116.5) (123, 128, 147, 165) cm] **GAUGE:** 20 sts x 28 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch after blocking. **Y A R N** 250 (250, 300, 325, 325, 350, 350) grams of Moeke Yarns “Romanian Merino”, 350 m/100 g sport weight yarn. **N E E D L E S** ? US size 6 [4 mm] 31" [80 cm] circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge. ? Optional - US size 6 [4 mm] double-pointed needles (set of 4) for the sleeves. You can use US size 10 [6 mm] 31" [80 cm] circular needle to work the sleeves using the magic loop method. ? Spare circular needle. **O T H E R** ? Stitch markers of different colors ? Cable needle ? Stitch holders or scrap yarn ? Tapestry needle List of techniques used: • Basic cable (chart + written instructions are provided) • Short rows • I-cord edge (link to a photo tutorial provided) ? [1]: http://giftofknitting.com/pattern-cocktail-wheat-and-heritage-sweater/