The Hanstholm Sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke. Short rows are worked after the neck rib edge to shape the neckline.

Size guide: The Hanstholm Sweater is designed to have approx. 6-13 cm [2¼-5¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 6-13 cm [2¼-5¼ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 86-91 (91-96) 96-101 (101-107) 107-113 (113-119) 119-124 (124-132) cm [33¾-35¾ (35¾-37¾) 37¾-39¾ (39¾-42¼) 42¼-44½ (44½-46¾) 46¾-48¾ (48¾-52) inches].

The measurements for the finished garment are on the front page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure the recipient of the sweater to determine which size to knit. For example, if the recipient measures 103 cm [40½ inches] around his chest (or around the widest part of his upper body) you should knit a size L. A size L sweater has a bust circumference of 115 cm [45¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 12 cm [4¾ inches] of positive ease.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Bust circumference: 97 (104) 109 (115) 122 (127) 131 (140) cm [38¼ (41) 43 (45¼) 48 (50) 51½ (55¼) inches]

Length: 69 (70) 72 (75) 76 (77) 78 (78) [27¼ (27½) 28¼ (29½) 30 (30¼) 30¾ (30¾) inches] (measured mid back incl. neck edge)

Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles

Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4] / 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches]

Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]

Materials: 600 (650) 650-700 (800) 850 (900) 950 (1000) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds])

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)