The Aroha Sweater

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The Aroha Sweater is seamlessly worked in the round from the bottom up. First, the body and sleeves are worked separately. Then, the body and sleeves are joined to form the yoke, which is shaped with decreases and worked in the round on a circular needle. The sweater is finished with a folded neck.

Sizes
(2XS, XS, S) (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Measurements
Chest circumference:
(33.7, 36.0, 38.3) (40.5, 42.7, 45.0) (47.2, 49.5, 52.9) in/
(86, 91, 97) (103, 109, 114) (120, 126, 134) cm

Arm circumference:
(13.4, 14.6, 14.6) (15.8, 15.8, 16.9) (18.1, 19.3, 20.1) in/
(34, 37, 37) (40, 40, 43) (46, 49, 51) cm

Yarn

Any Bulky weight for example
Istex Plötulopi (2 strands held together); pencil roving;
100% new Icelandic wool; 328.1 yd (300 m), 3.5 oz (100 g) per disk
C1: 0001 White: (3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) disks
C2: 1430 Camine Red: (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) disks

For the exact colors used in the sample shown see Pattern.

Needles
Double-pointed needles: US 7 and US 10 (4.5 mm and 6 mm)
(unless the magic loop technique is used)
Circular needles, 16 in (40 cm): US 7 and US 10 (4.5 mm and 6 mm)
Circular needles, 32 in (80 cm): US 7 and US 10 (4.5 mm and 6 mm)

The Aroha Sweater is designed to have approx. 10 cm ( 4 inches) of positive ease.

This sweater features straight shaping in the body for a unisex fit.

Gauge
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 in (10 cm) on size US 10
needle in stockinette stitch

Note: If working with Istex Plötulopi or similar weight yarn, hold two strands of yarn
together throughout this pattern. Be sure to check Gauge.