The Sherwood Sweater has some of my most favorite design elements: a flattering V-neck, modified drop shoulders and some fun color work on the hem. This sweater is knit from the bottom up, seamed at the shoulders and the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and knit down to the cuff. Beginner knitters are free to omit the color work chart and knit the entire garment in one color. The Sherwood Sweater is a timeless sweater silhouette that will likely become a wardrobe staple.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK
231 yards 211 m 100 grams
Color used: Trego
CC: Spincycle Yarns Dream State
150 yards 137 m
Color used: Verba Volant

Needles (suggested size):
Main Body and Sleeve: US 7 4.5 mm in 24” 60cm and 16” 40cm
Optional Color Work Needle: US 8 5.0mm in 24” 60cm and 16” 40 cm lengths.
Neck Edging: US 5 3.75cm in 24” 60cm
** You will also need the main body and sleeve needle size in a longer length for magic loop or double pointed needles for the bottom of the sleeves.

Gauge:
18sts and 27 rows over 4” 10 cm with larger needles after blocking (Please take time to block your swatch to ensure you have enough yarn for your project.)
Notions:
Stitch marker, darning needle.

Yardage:
Yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, fiber content of yarn and any modifications to the original pattern (such as texture work or lace). Totals have included 10% extra for swatch.

MC: 749 (823, 953, 1044, 1130) 1284, 1455, 1538, 1700 yards
684.8 (752.5, 871.4, 954.6, 1033.2) 1174, 1330.4, 1406.3, 1554.4 meters
CC: 150 yards 138meters You will have plenty left over.

Sizes:
This sweater is designed to be worn with 4-6” of positive ease. Sample shown is size 5 (48”) on a 44” bust (4” of positive ease)

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9
Finished circumference at bust:
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64”
81.2 (91.4, 101.6, 111.7, 121.9)132, 142.2, 152.4, 162.5 cm