Gilford

This pattern is a digital download. Difficulty: 3/5 Designer: Mari Luke Chiba Finished Measurements: Finished Bust: 33¾ (35½, 37¼, 39, 41¾, 43½, 45¼, 47, 49¾, 51½, 53¼). Women’s shown in 37¼" on 33" bust with 4¼" of positive ease on cover and on 41" bust with 33¾" negative ease on page 3. Mens shown in 43½ with 3" of positive ease. Yarn: Highland (Worsted weight) 100% Pure Virgin Wool 200 yd per 3.5 oz/ 100g skein Shown in #10 Spruce 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10) skeins. Men’s sampleYarn:  WATERshed (Worsted weight) 100% Pure Virgin Wool 110 yds/100.5 m per 50 g hank Shown in #949 Elm 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) skeins. Needles: US 6 [4 mm] 32" circular and double pointed needles US 4 [3.5 mm] straight needles Notions: Locking stitch markers Waste Yarn Yarn needle Separating Zipper longer than the front of your sweater Blocking wires Straight pins Needle and thread in color to match your zipper Gauge: 18 Sts and 22 Rows = 4" in St St Notes: Men generally prefer a looser fitting sweater than women. This pattern is written to be unisex, and depending on how you’d like your sweater to fit you can choose whether to follow the men’s or women’s instructions. In the body of the sweater you can choose to work waist shaping for a more tailored or work the body straight. The sleeves and shoulders directions are separated for mens and women’s.