Lochlan Chevron-Stitch Hoodie Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Lochlan is the ideal casual cardigan for winter. The luxurious merino, silk, and cashmere blend yarn combined with the stretchy, easy-to-memorize chevron pattern create a light, cozy fabric. True comfort knitting!

Finished Size: About 30 (34, 37, 40, 43)” (76 [86.5, 94, 101.5, 109] cm) bust circumference.
Sweater shown measures 30″ (76 cm).

Yarn: DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown here: Shalimar Yarns Homage DK (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk; 255 yd [233 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]), scarab (blue-green), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.

Needles: Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 24″ (61 cm) circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn) for applied I-cord.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; zipper and sewing supplies.

Gauge: 24 sts and 34 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in chevron pattern after blocking.

Originally Published:  Warm Days, Cool Knits