This sweater was inspired by woodland walks in Somerset and Scotland. The photos were taken in a small village just outside my home town in Somerset, called East Woodlands. There are beautiful deciduous woods surrounding the cluster of houses and a church. It’s an idyllic setting, even on a rainy day!

Yarn
Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 175m 191yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A: Watery (152) 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) x 50g balls
Yarn B: Amethyst (192) 1 x 50g ball all sizes
Yarn C: Pine (158) 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) x 50g balls
Yarn D: Avocado (161) 1 x 50g ball all sizes
Yarn E: Celadon (184) 1 x 50g ball all sizes
Yarn quantities are approximate, and include a 10% allowance for swatching and small differences in tension.

Needles & Accessories
1 set 3mm (US 2.5) circular needles, various lengths to accommodate neck, hem and cuffs, or size needed to get correct tension in 1x1 rib
1 set 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles, various lengths to accommodate yoke increases, or size needed to get correct tension in st st
Waste yarn of similar thickness to your main yarn, preferably a smooth cotton
Stitch markers

Gauge
36 sts and 40 rows to 10cm (4in) over 1x1 rib, using smaller needles, after washing and blocking
20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st st, using larger needles, after washing and blocking
It is important that your 1x1 rib stitch-gauge is significantly more than your st st stitch-gauge, so that the transition from rib to st st works, and the fabric doesn’t pucker.

Sizes
Bust 81.5 (86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127) cm
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50) in
Waist 71 (76, 81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117) cm
28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) in
Hips 85.5 (90.5, 95.5, 100.5, 105.5, 110.5, 116, 121, 126, 131) cm
33½ (35½, 37½, 39½, 41½, 43½, 45½, 47½, 49½, 51½) in
Length to armhole
42 (42, 43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) cm
16½ (16½, 17, 17, 17½, 17½, 18, 18, 18½, 18½) in
Yoke depth (back)
19 (20.5, 21, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 25, 26, 26) cm
7½ (8¼, 8¼, 8½, 8¾, 9¼, 9¼, 9¾, 10¼, 10¼) in
Sleeve length to underarm
43 (43, 43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm
17 (17, 17, 17, 17½, 17½, 17½, 17½, 18, 18) in
Upper arm circumference
29.5 (30.5, 31.5, 32.5, 34.5, 35.5, 37.5, 40.5, 42.5, 42.5) cm
11½ (12, 12½, 12¾, 13½, 14, 14¾, 16, 16¾, 16¾) in
Shown in 4th size with zero ease.

Video tutorials for special techniques
Tubular cast on: https://youtu.be/1rddgz2dAk0
Separating rib round: https://youtu.be/HkMvLA_Pmaw
Working tucks: https://youtu.be/0M_WcT97_QQ
Joining rib round: https://youtu.be/0PdgnC16RXI

Credits
Technical Editing: Jim Arnall-Culliford
Photography: Jesse Wild
Sample Knitting: Kim Hobley
Pattern Layout: Nic Blackmore