Back Country Trails has unisex appeal with its garter rib texture and central cable focal point on the front. Knit in Valley Yarns Becket, this cozy pullover, with its relaxed fit and mock turtleneck, will be warm and comfortable to wear even as the temperatures drop. Back Country Trails is knit in the round from the hem up to the underarms where the back and fronts are completed separately and seamed at the shoulders to provide structure. Sleeves are also knit in the round from the bottom up to the knit-flat sleeve cap before being seamed into place. Cable pattern is both charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Experienced

Finished Measurements: Shown in size L with suggested 4–6” positive ease
Chest – 39½ (43¾, 47¾, 52, 56)”
Length – 26¼ (26¾, 27¼, 27¾, 28¼)”

Yarn Requirements: 8 (9, 10, 11, 11) balls Valley Yarns Becket (50% Superfine Alpaca/ 50% Wool; 100g/141yds) in 05 Moose

Needles: US 9 (5.50mm) 24” & 32” circular and DPNs

Other Materials: Stitch markers, 2 cable needles, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge:
15½ sts and 21 rnds = 4” in garter rib
14-st cable panel = 2¾” wide