Armchair Sweater

Something to sink into. This traditionally inspired sweater is for reading books in, for holding hands in, for drinking tea in. Like a big, comfy armchair.  Worked bottom-up in the round to the armhole separation, this classic, multi-size pattern features a centre V on the front panel, with a moss-stitch background and cable details that embrace front and back.

This is the hug you can wear!

Measurements:
To fit: 32-34 (36-38, 38-40, 42-44) [44-46, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 60-62]”/ 81-86 (91-97, 97-102, 107-112) [112-117, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147-152, 152-158] cm.

Suggested: 5-12.7cm / 2-5” of positive ease for a relaxed fit. For this desired outcome, choose a finished body circumference of 5-12.7cm / 2-5” greater than actual chest size.

Garment Sizes
Finished body circumference: 35.25 (39.5, 42, 46) [48, 50.5, 54.75, 59, 61.5, 64.75]” /  89.5 (100.25, 107, 117) [ 122, 128.25, 139, 150, 156, 164.5] cm.

Front body length from bottom of collar to hem: 23.25 (23.75, 25.25, 25.5) [26.75, 27.25, 28.75, 28.75, 29, 30.75]” / 59 (60, 64, 65) [68, 69, 73, 73, 74, 78] cm.

Body length from underarm to bottom hem: 14.75 (14.75, 16, 16) [17.25, 17.25, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19.75]” / 37.5 (37.5, 40.5, 40.5) [44, 44, 47, 47, 47, 50] cm.

Sleeve length: 22.5" / 57cm.

Armhole circumference: 17 (18, 18.5, 19) [19, 20, 20.5. 20.5, 21, 22]” / 43 (46, 47, 48) [48, 51, 52, 52, 53, 56] cm

Collar circumference: 17.25 (17.5, 17.5, 18) [18, 18.25, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19.25]” / 44 (44.5, 44.5, 45.75) [45.75, 46, 47, 47, 48, 49] cm.   

What You Need:
Suggested Yarn: Rowan, Kid Classic, 70% Wool, 22% Kid Mohair, 8% Polyamide. Medium/Worsted weight. Colour 890, Cement. 140 meters / 153 yards = 50g /1.75oz.   
Approx: 878 (978, 1076, 1167) [1248, 1330, 1481, 1564, 1646, 1811] meters / 960 (1070, 1177, 1276) [1365, 1455, 1620, 1720, 1800, 1980] yards.

Needles: Circular needles, 5 mm / US 8 and 5.5mm / US 9. 80 cm / 32” length for bottom hem and body. 40 cm / 16 “ length for neck collar and sleeves. 23 cm / 9” length for the sleeve cuffs. Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used.

Gauge: 19 Sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4” worked flat with needle size 5.5mm / US 9: Row 1 and 2
in the following pattern:  Row 1 and 2: *(K1, P1), Rep from * to end. Row 3 and 4: *(P1, K1), Rep from * to end. Repeat the Moss St patt until gauge is met.

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders/scrap yarn, tapestry needle, and a spare needle of same or similar to gauge size for the 3-needle bind off on shoulders.