Roland

Roland my brother is really cool. He can do anything he wants – from fixing cars and cutting down trees to cooking delicious food and designing complex functional gadgets. I wanted to knit him a sweater that can be worn in an office when he does engineering stuff, while also being cozy, comfortable and usable for outdoor activity.

Roland the sweater is a raglan top-down pullover with a patterned body and sleeves. The straight lower body makes this a unisex design, but instructions are included for adding waist shaping if desired for a women's version. And as a bonus, this sweater is truly reversible – be sure to pick up those neckline stitches carefully, and you’ll be able to wear Roland either side out - whichever you like best!

When selecting a size, opt for minimal or no positive ease for a man and perhaps a bit of negative ease for a woman (especially if you choose the waist shaping option).