Finished Measurements
Sized for XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) with a finished chest circumference of 44 (48, 52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76)”. For full schematic, see page 4.
Choose a size that gives you 12-14” of ease at the chest. Sample shown in size S, worn with ~14” of positive ease.

Yarn
Blue Sky Fibers Extra - Aran weight; 55% alpaca, 45% merino wool; 218 yards / 150 g
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins, photographed in Black Swan;
Or ~ 800 (867, 938, 1032, 1112) (1188, 1308, 1410, 1520) yards of aran weight yarn.

Gauge
14 sts and 18 rows = 4” over Stockinette stitch with larger needles, blocked

Needles
US 9 / 5.5mm 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 8 / 5mm 32” circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needles, for ribbing
Note: Circular needles are used for the neckband and to accommodate the number of stitches for the body

Tools
Waste yarn, locking stitch markers (5), tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins.