The entire sweater is knitted in colourwork in the round, thus avoiding the need to work purl rows. Extra steek stitches are cast on at arm openings and neck opening and the waste fabric that these stitches create is later cut open.

Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland 2 Ply Jumper Weight - Real Shetland Wool (115m/50g ball) 
Yarn Quantities: 
  Yarn A - Shade 82 mix: 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) x 25g balls
  Yarn B - Shade 65: 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) x 25g balls
  Yarn C - Shade FC41: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 25g balls
  Yarn D - Shade 78: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 25g balls
  Yarn E - Shade 2: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) x 25g balls

Needles: 3mm x 80cm circular or DPNs
Sizing: To fit bust 76 (81, 91, 97, 107, 112-117, 122)cm/ 30 (32, 36, 38, 42, 44-46, 48)in
Finished length 60-74cm/ 23.75-29.25in
The sweater is designed with 3-8cm/1.25-3in positive ease. If wanted, it can be blocked so that the actual bust measurement is up to 5cm/2in smaller than indicated in the sizing chart.

NB this is a pattern leaflet.