Yarn: Aran weight wooly yarn with a little tooth to it. Stay away from a heavy or overly drapey fiber, which may not stay closed when belted.
The original sample was knit in Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran, which is no longer available. Suggested substitutes include Peace Fleece Worsted, Berroco Blackstone Tweed, Harrisville Designs Tweeds, and Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool.
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, lightly blocked
Needles: US 8/5.0mm
Sizes:
32(34,36,38,40,42)(44,46,48,50,54,58)”
81.25(86.25,91.5,96.5,101.5,106.75)(111.75,117,122,127,137.25,147.25)cm
Pick the size that corresponds with your bust; this sweater is not intended to be worn with ease. If you’re unsure about your size, I recommend going smaller, as extra width will make the wrap flap open, but negative ease will only make the V stay a little more open.
Yardage:
1000(1100,1200,1300,1400,1500)(1600,1700,1800,1900,2000,2100)yds
915(1005,1100,1190,1280,1370)(1465,1555,1645,1740,1830,1920)m