“O WILD West Wind, thou breath of Autumn’s being
Thou from whose unseen presence the leaves dead
Are driven like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing“ (Percy Bysshe Shelly, “Ode to the West Wind”)

With Autumn fast approaching I am dreaming of cooler days, falling leaves, and the cool bite to the wind as it comes in off the water. The West Winds sweater is my ode to the changing seasons, it pays homage to the traditional fisherman’s sweater meant to protect against the breeze while maintaining a modern cut and fit.

West Winds is worked from the top down using raglan shaping.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 33.5 (37.25, 40.75, 45.5) (49.25, 52.75, 57.5, 61.25, 64.75)” 85 (95, 104, 116, 125) (134, 146, 155, 165) cm with 3-5” 7.5-12.5 cm positive ease recommended, shown in size 2 with 5” 12.5 cm positive ease.
Yarn Version 1: Worsted Berroco Remix, sample shown in colorway “Old Jeans” 100% Recycled Fibers: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen. 216 yds 198 m per 3.5 oz. 100 g Skeins Needed 5 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 8, 9) For size 3 and 5, may want to purchase an extra.
Yarn Version 2: Worsted Plymouth Homestead, sample shown in colorway “Oatmeal Heather” 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. 191 yds 175 m per 3.5 oz. 100 g
Full Length Yardage: 875 (979, 1070, 1173, 1291) (1431, 1569, 1693, 1811) yds 800 (895, 979, 1072, 1180) (1309, 1435, 1547, 1657) meters
Cropped Yardage: 787 (876 960, 1052, 1160) (1280, 1414, 1526, 1634) yds 720 (801 878, 961, 1060) (1170, 1293, 1395, 1494) meters
Needles: 4.5 mm (U.S. Size 7) or size needed to achieve gauge, and 4 mm (U.S. Size 6) 16” and 32” circular recommended with DPN’s for the sleeves/cuffs if not using Magic Loop.
Gauge: 20 Stitches and 30 Rows = 4” (10cm) Blocked in the K2, P1 Rib using needle size A
Notions: 4 Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle