The Design

“A fleecy hug.”

We wanted a relaxed weekend sweater that was oversized, yet supremely lightweight. This huggable pullover is what we came up with! The flattering, soft ‘V’ neckline and short-row shaped cuffs keep the generous scale from becoming overwhelming.

For a funkier sweatshirt feel, we chose chunky-weight Rowan Brushed Fleece. A super-soft blend of extra fine merino and baby alpaca, this fiber feels like a knitterly version of the Northwest’s polar fleece. Warm and insulating, but remarkably light, Brushed Fleece yields the snuggliest, cuddliest sweater you could wish for!

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Sizes S (M, L, XL). Details given for S; M, L, XL in parentheses ().

Finished bust: 40 (46, 52, 58)"/102 (117, 132, 147)cm, after seaming and blocking.

To fit bust: 28-32 (34-38, 40-44, 46-50)"/71-81 (86-96, 102-112, 117-127)cm.

With ease of: Approx. 8-12"/20-30.5cm

Finished length: Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to bottom edge.

Shorter version (shown here): Approx. 22 (22, 23, 23)"/56 (56, 58, 58)cm.

YARN
4 (4, 5, 5) skeins Rowan Brushed Fleece (115 yds/105m each).
Or 410 (445, 495, 545) yds/375 (407, 453, 498)m in chunky-weight yarn or multi-strand alternative. Shown in Color 253. Model is wearing Size M with approx. 11"/28cm ease.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 15 (10mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 11 (8mm) needles, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle for picking up sleeve sts.
12 locking stitch markers. Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
8 sts/13 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking.