Connie Chang Chinchio - Austin Hoodie

The Austin Hoodie is a timeless piece that is effortless to wear. With subtle touches that make it unique, this design features Tosh Merino Light, a beautifully colored rounded single ply yarn from Madelinetosh. The main body of the hoodie is knitted at a larger gauge for a lighter fabric, while the woven slipped stitch band is doubled for a play on sheer and solid textures. Perfect for layering and easy to knit, this sweater is made in one piece up to the armholes, with set-in sleeves that are picked up directly from the body and worked down to the cuffs. Minimal finishing means that once bound off, it's ready to wear.

Stats/Specifications:
Finished Size: 32 (35½, 39, 43¼, 47¼, 51½)” bust circumference. Sample measures 35½”.
Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, 100% merino wool, 440 yards/100 gram skein – 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. The second size uses most of the third skein, so if you intend to do extensive swatching, get an extra skein to make sure you have enough yarn.
Needles: Body and sleeves – US size 6 circular needles. US size 5 needles for doubled, woven band at bust. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holders.
Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Stockinette with larger needles. 23 sts and 38 rows = 4” in woven stitch with smaller needles.