Houndstooth

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Sizes XS (94.5 cm), S (102 cm), M (116 cm), L (123.5 cm), XL (134.5 cm) & XXL (145.5 cm).

This sweater features an open rib at the back, helping to give a fitted but relaxed fit. It also has visible increases on the cuffs, which give a modern and structured look to the wide sleeves. Occasional rounds of purl stitch on the yoke give textural interest. The neck ribbing is doubled over, using a contrast colour on the underside. A fun sweater to experiment with pattern and colour; the houndstooth motif is a rhythmic and easy one to knit, with dramatic results! Knit in the round from the bottom up.

**Fit**

This garment has approximately 20 cm of intended positive ease, giving a relaxed fit. The rib pulls the main fabric in at the bottom, giving it a slightly rounded silhouette, which is eased up by the slit at the back. It is cropped to sit just below the natural waist.

**Special Techniques used**

Stranded Colourwork, Twisted Rib and Short Rows to raise the back neck. Instructions for these techniques are included in the pattern, however I do assume a basic knowledge of the techniques.

Yarn

“Nimbus” by Fonty (fonty.fr), 100% Merinos d’Arles et Portugal (50 g = 150 m)

4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7) X 50g skeins of 701 (Oatmeal, MC)

3 (3, 3, 4, 5, 6) X 50g skeins of 708 (Terracotta, CC1)

Or any sport-weight yarn that knits to 22 stitches and 24 rounds to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) on 3 mm needles.

Yoke colours:

12 grams/40 metres of 712 (Heathered Green, CC2)

8 grams/24 metres of 715 (Dark Green, CC3)

12 grams/40 metres of 709 (Gold, CC4)

8 grams/24 metres of 703 (Taupe, CC5)

8 grams/24 metres of 707 (Deep Red, CC6)

8 grams/24 metres of 705 (Lilac, CC7)

8 grams/24 metres 9058 from the “Zéphir” range (Peach, CC8)

I also used a very small length of fluorescent yarn, to give the highlight at the neckline (CC9).

Gauge

Main fabric, in stranded colourwork on main body needles (3 mm) :

22 stitches and 24 rounds to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)