This sweater is inspired by dry fields blowing in the winter wind. Designed with high contrast colorwork in the striking wheatear stitch, classic lines, and positive ease, it’s perfect for cuddling up on the couch.

Experience level

Intermediate

Yarn

TECHNO (LIGHT BULKY) (68% Baby Alpaca, 22% Silk, 10% Extra Fine Merino; 50g/120yds):

7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13) hanks A,

1 hank B

Color shown

Metro Silver No. 1971 (A)

Tranquil No. 1988 (B)

Needles & notions

Spare needle for Three-Needle BO

Stitch holder or waste yarn

Stitch markers

Locking stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Yardage

960 - 1680 yards (878 - 1536 m)

Sizes available

XS-5XL

Finished dimensions

Chest circumference: 31 (36¼, 41¼, 46½, 51½) (56¾, 62, 67)”

Length: 25 (25, 25½, 26, 26½) (27, 27½, 28)”

Sleeve to underarm: 19”

Note

The instructions are written with the unique “wheat ear stitch” worked while knitting the sweater. However, some knitters may prefer to embroider the motif on after it’s complete, depending on which technique you are most comfortable with.