MATERIALS

• 8 (8, 10, 10) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins of Purl Soho’s Gentle Giant, 100% merino wool. Each skein is approximately 48 yards/ 125 grams; approximately 355 (385, 445, 480) (555, 610, 645, 695) yards required. We used the color Pigeon Gray.
• US 15 (10 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• US 15, 40-inch circular needles
• A set of US 15 double pointed needles
• US 17 (12 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• US 17, 40-inch circular needles
• A set of US 17 double pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn

GAUGE
6½ stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles

SIZES
36¾ (41½, 46½, 51½) (56½, 61¼, 66¼, 71¼)

To fit actual chest circumference of 29–33 (34–38, 39–43, 44–48) (49–53, 54–58, 59–63, 64–68) inches, with approximately 3–7 inches of ease

• Finished Chest Circumference: 36¾ (41½, 46½, 51½) (56½, 61¼, 66¼, 71¼) inches
• Finished Length From Shoulder: 24¼ (24¼, 25¾, 26½) (29¼, 29¾, 30½, 32) inches
• Finished Sleeve Length From Underarm: 20½ (20½, 20½, 20) (19, 18½, 18½, 18) inches

Sample: The sweater pictured here is size 46½ worn with 2-3 inches of ease.