The Stick Season sweater is inspired by the Stick Season album by Noah Kahan. It’s all about getting cosy as the days get colder, and having comfort nearby.

The sweater is a take on a traditional gansey with a textured yoke, shoulder detailing and faux seams. The drop shoulder makes for an easy and relaxed fit.

There is also a Stick Season hat pattern which can be found here. All proceeds from the hat sales during the month of November will go to the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund 2023

Sizes: 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished Chest Circumference: 83 (93, 103, 113, 123) (133, 143, 153, 163, 173)cm / 32.75 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5) (52.25, 56.25, 60.25, 64.25, 68)

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows in both stockinette and the textured stitch pattern

Yarn
This sweater was knit in Explorer Knits and Fibers Earthy DK (100% non-superwash merino wool, 225m/246yds per 100g). Any yarn that meets gauge can be used for this sweater.

Yardage
826 (917, 1020, 1111, 1202)(1293, 1384, 1476, 1567, 1658) meters
909 (1009, 1122, 1222, 1322)(1423, 1523, 1623, 1723, 1824) yards

Sizing
5-15cm / 2-6 inches of positive ease is recommended, meaning you should pick a size with that is 5-15cm / 2-6 inches larger than your chest measurement.

Bicep Width
35 (37, 40, 42, 45) (48, 52, 56, 59, 60)cm / 13.75 (14.5, 15.75, 16.5, 17.75) (19, 20.5, 22, 23.25, 23.5) inches

Body Length (customisable)
28cm / 11 inches

Sleeve Length (customisable)
42.5 cm/16.75 inches from underarm

Knitting for Men
The Stick Season pattern is graded to a women’s sizing chart. Both the sample shown in the photos and the tester versions for men were knit using this pattern, but may have some modifications to armhole depth, bicep width and body/sleeve length. A schematic of the pattern sizes can be found in the pattern photos.

There is (as of 3.02.2024) an additional document in the pattern which has a more detailed breakdown on how to check if you need to make any modifications, and if so how to calculate these.

If you have any specific questions or you’re unsure whether this pattern would be suitable, please drop me a message or an email.