Please choose a size that is 10-20 cm larger than your actual chest circumference. The samples in the photos are size 2 with 15 cm positive ease.

You can choose from nine unisex sizes, with finished chest circumferences of:

• 89.5 (99) 108 (117.5) 127 (136.5) 143.5 (153) 162.5 cm

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

RECOMMENDED YARN (Aran/Worsted)

Sample 1: Ístex -Léttlopi (100% new wool, 50 g = 100 m) in colourways ‘Black Heather’ (MC), ‘Dark Grey’ (CC1), and ‘White’ (CC2):

MC:

• Meters: 815 (900) 995 (1080) 1170 (1280) 1310 (1435) 1540

• Grams: 410 (450) 500 (540) 585 (640) 655 (720) 770

• Balls: 9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 14 (15) 16

CC1:

• Meters: 150 (155) 165 (190) 200 (215) 250 (260) 270

• Grams: 75 (80) 85 (95) 100 (105) 125 (130) 135
  
• Balls: 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 3

CC2:

• Meters: 30 (35) 35 (40) 45 (45) 55 (60) 60

• Grams: 15 (20) 20 (20) 25 (25) 30 (30) 30

• Balls: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1

Sample 2: Höner och Eir - Nutiden (unspun yarn, comes in plates of ~100 g ~ 530 m) in colourways ‘Mörker (MC), ‘Järnvilja (CC1) with nature white as CC2, held double:

MC:

• Meters: 1875 (2075) 2305 (2495) 2710 (2965) 3035 (3335) 3575

• Grams: 355 (395) 435 (475) 515 (560) 575 (630) 675

CC1:

• Meters: 355 (355) 380 (430) 460 (485) 570 (600) 620

• Grams: 70 (70) 75 (85) 90 (95) 110 (115) 120

CC2:

• Meters: 60 (65) 70 (80) 85 (95) 115 (120) 125

• Grams: 15 (15) 15 (15) 20 (20) 25 (25) 25

YARN SUBSTITUTES

Any Aran/Worsted weight yarn that meets the gauge.

NEEDLES 

3.5mm for ribbing, 4.5mm for main body, 5-5.5mm for colourwork (60-120cm circular needles/DPNs).

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn, a darning needle, and scissors.