This sweater is inspired by dry fields blowing in the winter wind. Designed with high contrast colorwork in the striking wheatear stitch, classic lines, and positive ease, it’s perfect for cuddling up on the couch.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Intermediate

MATERIALS

• TECHNO (LIGHT BULKY) (68% Baby Alpaca, 22% Silk, 10% Extra Fine Merino; 50g/120yds): 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13) hanks A, 1 hank B
• Spare needle for Three-Needle BO
• Stitch holder or waste yarn
• Stitch markers
• Locking stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• Chest circumference: 31 (36¼, 41¼, 46½, 51½) (56¾, 62, 67)”
• Length: 25 (25, 25½, 26, 26½) (27, 27½, 28)”
• Sleeve to underarm: 19”

COLOR SHOWN

• Metro Silver No. 1971 (A)
• Tranquil No. 1988 (B)

NOTE

• The instructions are written with the unique “wheat ear stitch” worked while knitting the sweater. However, some knitters may prefer to embroider the motif on after it’s complete, depending on which technique you are most comfortable with.