Kuffel - Sweater

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
106.5 (122, 132, 147.5, 162.5, 178) cm / 42 (48, 52, 58, 64, 70)” finished chest circumference. Intended ease: approximately 20 - 30.5 cm / 8-14” of positive ease. Pullover shown measures 122 cm / 48” with approximately 35.5 cm / 14” of positive ease on model.

YARN

Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino, 30% U.S. Corriedale; 214 meters / 235 yards per 100 g / 3.5 oz.)

MC: 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins
CC: 2 skeins

Sample shown is knit in colorways Midnight (MC) and Aspen (CC).

NEEDLES

Size A (for body and sleeves): US 7 [4.5] mm: 32” [80 cm] circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs, per knitter preference.

Size B (for ribbing): US 5 [3.75 mm]: 32” [80 cm] circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs, per knitter preference.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE

20 sts and 29 rounds per 4” [10 cm] in St st on size A needle, worked in the round.

NOTIONS

• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers or locking stitch markers

SKILLS REQUIRED

Stranded knitting; short rows; increasing; decreasing; circular knitting; optional tubular cast on and bind off.

106.5 (122, 132, 147.5, 162.5, 178) cm / 42 (48, 52, 58, 64, 70)” finished chest circumference.

For more finished measurements, see schematic in pattern photos.

Alexis Winslow is a knitwear designer and author living in Brooklyn, New York. Her designs have a bold, graphic aesthetic and often utilize interesting construction techniques. Alexis is the creative force behind KnitDarling.com and author of the books Graphic Knits (Interweave Press), Homage, and Speckle & Stone (both from Deep South Fibers). Find her on Instagram at @alexiswinslow, and at www.knitdarling.com.