Broad Brush

Economy of line and boldness of conception - just what is required when the need for a new sweater becomes urgent. No messing about, it is time to capture the moment, gather ye wool skeins while you may, and crack on.

XS: Finished garment chest 80cm/ 31 ½ in S: Finished garment chest: 85.5cm/ 33 ½ in M: Finished garment chest size: 100.5cm/ 39 ¾ in L: Finished garment size: 112.5/ 44 ¼ in XL: Finished garment size: 118.5cm/ 46 ¾ in XXL: Finished garment size: 132.5cm/ 52 ¼ in.

**Needles:**5 mm/US 8 circular needle with a long cable or correct needle size to achieve gauge, plus a needle ½ mm/ 1 US size smaller for borders.

**Gauge:**15 stitches and rows to 10 cm/4 inches over stockinette using main working needle.

**Skills assumed:**knit & purl increasing and decreasing short rows (link to video provided)