MATERIALS

• Main Color (MC): 3 (3, 4) skeins of Manos Del Uruguay’s Maxima, 100% Extrafine Merino Wool. Each skein is 219 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 570 (670, 725) yards required. We used the color Natural.
• Contrast Color (CC): 3 (3, 4) skeins of Alchemy’s Kozmos, 30% Silk, 26% Mohair, 15% Wool, and 31% Cotton. Each skein is 119 yards/ 45 grams; approximately 357 (357, 475) yards required. We used the color Platinum. (NOTE: for a list of alternate worsted weight yarns, please click here.)
• US 9 (5.5 mm), 32-inch circular needles
• A set of US 9 double pointed needles
• 4 stitch holders
• Six ¾-inch buttons. These are Purl Soho’s Mother of Pearl Buttons – Large

GAUGE
16 stitches and 26 rows= 4 inches in striped stockinette stitch, blocked (see Stripe and Rib Pattern; for swatching, work in stockinette stitch only, omitting the ribbed stitches)

SIZES
34½ (38½, 42½)

• Finished Chest Circumference: 34 ½ (38 ½, 42 ½) inches, buttoned
• Finished length from bottom edge to shoulder: 21 ¾ (22 ¼, 22 ¾) inches
• Finished Length from Bottom Edge to Underarm: 14 (13 ½, 13 ½) inches
• Finished Length from Cuff to Underarm: 17 (17 ½, 18) inches

EASE: This garment is designed with a 2- to 4- inch ease around the chest.
SAMPLE: Size 34 ½ is pictured here.