Gearhead Sweater

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Nothing beats a cozy fall sweater except one that is light as well as warm. This unisex button-neck pullover in ten sizes (XS/S/M/L and 1X to 6X) is just that—substantial enough to be worn from September through March, but oh so light and breathable, knit in a lofty DK/light worsted weight yarn. Worked in one piece from hem to neck, with cable detailing along the seamlines, this project is a treat to knit and to wear.

Buttons: 4(4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) buttons that are .75 inch in diameter

Suggested Yarns:
Stone Soup DK, Kent DK, Blues Singer DK, Better Breakfast DK, Ghillie Sport/DK, Ecobutterfly Organic Pakucho Cotton Worsted, or any springy DK/light worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Finished Size:

30.5(34.75, 38.75, 43, 47.25, 51.5, 55.75, 60, 64, 68.25) inches / 77.5 (88, 98.5, 109.5, 120, 130.5, 141.5, 152, 163, 173.5) cm around chest (buttoned) to fit with 4 to 6 inches of ease

Yarn Requirements:
1025(1175, 1325, 1475, 1650, 1825, 2025, 2225, 2425, 2650) yards / 950 (1075, 1225, 1350, 1500, 1650, 1850, 2025, 2225, 2425) m

Note: women's sleeve and body lengths require 50 to 100 yards less, depending on garment size

Gauge:
19 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (knit in the round, washed and air dried)

Needles:

size 8US (5.0 mm) circular needle and DPNs for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)

size 6US (4.0 mm) circular needle and DPNs for rib trims (or 1 mm smaller than gauge needle)