Al-Pa-Ka yarn had been discontinued. Substitute yarn of same gauge.

Two cable needles and two small stitch markers, along with additional stitch markers, are needed.

The sweater has a textured stitch pattern, i.e., it is not knit in stockinette.

The pattern booklet, “A Year of Knit Sweaters,” contains 12 sweater patterns, one for each month of the year, all designed by Melissa Leapman.

The pattern booklet may be purchased through Amazon.com