Beach Hoodie

Work up this top-down raglan sweater as you dream of your first beach trip of the season. The hoodie will keep your head warm as you seek out shells.

DESIGNER Peter Franzi

FINISHED SIZE 34¾ (38½ , 43¼ , 46¾ , 50¼ )” chest circumference. Garment shown measures 43¼ “, modeled with 12” ease.

YARN Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine (50% superwash wool, 30% nylon, 20% super fi ne alpaca; 433 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #12187 seedling mix, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) balls.

HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 25 sts and 22 rows = 4″ in patt.