This is the knitted version of your favorite hoodie—made in pieces, it’s got a roomy fit and drop-shoulder construction to keep it casual and comfortable, with big functional slant pockets and neat garter edgings. Waist shaping makes for a flattering fit. The seams add structure and long-term durability to the hoodie, so you can wear it for years. Contrasting stripes along the front and hood edgings add just enough interest while keeping this piece versatile and wearable.

Finished Size
38 (411⁄4, 451⁄2, 483⁄4, 521⁄2, 561⁄4)“ (96.5 (105, 115.5, 124, 133.5, 143) cm bust circumference with 13⁄4 (13⁄4, 13⁄4, 23⁄4, 23⁄4, 23⁄4)” (4.5 4.5, 4.5, 7, 7, 7 cm) overlap and 26 (261⁄4, 263⁄4, 273⁄4, 283⁄4, 2912)“ (66 66.5, 68, 70.5, 73, 75 cm) long.

Intended to be worn with 8–10” (20.5–25.5 cm) of positive ease.
Shown in size 411⁄4” (105 cm).

Yarn
DK weight (#3 Light).
Main Color (MC): 1626 (1774, 1951, 2066, 2230, 2408) yd (1487 1622, 1784, 1889, 2039, 2202 m).
Contrast Color (CC): 86 (86, 87, 133, 136, 138) yd (78 78, 79, 121, 124, 126 m).

Shown here:
Main Color: Baah Sonoma (100% super- wash merino wool; 234 yd 214 m/100 g): color Pecan (MC), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins.
Contrast Color: Hazel Knits Lively DK (90% merino wool, 10% nylon; 275 yd 251 m/130 g); color White Wing Dove (CC), 1 skein.

Needles
Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) straight, 60” (150 cm) long circular (cir), and pair of double-pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) straight and 24” (60 cm) long circular (cir).
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); tapestry needle; five 11⁄2” (38 mm) toggle buttons.

Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 4” (10 cm) over St st using larger needles.

Read more about this design on my blog.