This jumper is ribbed all over so it has a lot of stretch. Intended to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease based on the relaxed gauge, choose a size down (zero or negative ease) if you prefer a snug fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Body Circumference:
76 (86, 96.5, 107, 117, 127) cm/30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) inches

Length to Underarm:
32 (32, 34, 34, 36, 36) cm/12.5 (12.5, 13, 13, 14, 14) inches

Upper Arm Circumference:
26.5 (28, 29, 32, 34, 38) cm/10.5 (11, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 15) inches

Yoke Depth:
19 (20, 20, 21.5, 23, 23) cm/7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 9, 9) inches

For further measurements, see schematic

Model has 79 cm/31 inch bust and is wearing size 86 cm/34 inches

YARN
Blacker Yarns Shetland, DK (100% Shetland Wool, 110 metres/119 yards per 50g ball)

Shown in:
Mid Grey; 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16) balls

Note: if making a longer jumper, approximately 1 extra ball will be required per 5cm/2 inches

DIFFICULTY
Five out of Five

Techniques include: working in the round, reading charts, decreasing while working charts and short row shaping

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

For the Body:
3.25mm (UK 9, US 5) 80cm/32 inch circular knitting needle
4mm (UK 8, US 6) 80cm/32 inch circular knitting needle

For the Sleeves:
3.25mm (UK 9, US 5) DPNs or long circular knitting needle for Magic Loop Technique
4mm (UK 8, US 6) US 6 DPNs or long circular knitting needle for Magic Loop Technique

For the Yoke:
4mm (UK 8, US 6) 100cm (40 inch) circular knitting needles
3.25mm (UK 9, US 5) 40cm (16 inch) circular knitting needles or DPNs for neckband

4+ stitch markers, including one unique to indicate beginning of round
Cable needle
Length of smooth waste yarn

GAUGE/TENSION
27 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm/4 inch square using larger needles, measured over central cable motif when fabric is relaxed

24 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches/10cm using smaller needles, measured over 1×1 rib

Always use a needle size which results in the correct gauge after blocking

Note: You must match row gauge in order to achieve the correct yoke measurements