Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, 3 mm crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle.
Size A (for main fabric): circular 3 mm (US 2½) needle or in size needed to obtain gauge.
Size B (for garter stitch cuffs and neckband): circular 2.5 mm (US 1½) needle (or DPNs) or one size smaller than Size A needle(s).
Size C (for German Twisted Cast-On): сircular 3.25 mm (US 3) needle (or DPNs) or ½ size larger than Size A needle(s).
EXTRA
30 stitches and 35 rows = 10 cm / 4” in textured pattern with Size A needles after blocking.
GAUGE
You will need about 1295 meters (1416 yards) of fingering weight yarn.
There were 7 skeins of Performance Woolinen (80% merino wool, 20% linen; 199 m / 218 yards in 50 g) in color 225 used for the sample.
YARN
The body is worked in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, then the upper back and front are worked flat separately to the shoulders.
The neckband is picked up and worked in the round after seaming the shoulders.
The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round from the top down.
PATTERN NOTES
102 cm / 40 inches at bust (90 cm / 35.5 inches circumference at chest + 12 cm / 4.5 inches for positive ease).