Sleeping Bear Sweater

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I dreamt this pattern up while in the sleeping bear pose in yoga. It’s just the thing on the days when you want to yawn, stretch and shuffle over to a comfy chair. Worked in the round top-down from the lovely, open, boat-neck collar to the long hem, with generous sleeves, also worked in the round. Adorned with a cozy cable and paw print motif on the front yoke and covered in little paw prints over the body, this sweater is designed for a snuggle!
 
To fit: 25-28 (28-31, 31-34, 34-36) [36-38, 38-40, 40-43] (44-47, 49-52)”/ 64-71 (71-79, 79-86, 86-91) [91-97, 97-102, 102-109] (112-119, 124-132)cm.
 
Suggested: 2-5" / 5-13cm of positive ease for a relaxed fit.
For this desired outcome, choose a finished body circumference of 2-5" / 5-13cm greater than actual chest size.
 
Finished body circumference: 30 (33, 36, 39) [40.5, 42, 45] (49.25, 54)” / 76 (84, 91, 99) [103, 107, 114] (125, 137) cm.
 
Suggested Yarn: Illimani Santi, 45% Ultra Fine Merino. 25% Baby Alpaca, 15% Yak, 15% Mulberry Silk. DK weight. Each 50g skein = 137 yards/125 meters.
MC (main colour): Approx. 345 (392, 430, 452) [485, 496, 532] (597, 669) meters / 377 (429, 470, 494) [531, 543, 582] ( 653, 732) yards.
 
CC (contrast colour): Approx. 591 (669, 723, 770) [814, 844, 904] (1014, 1140) meters / 647 (731, 791, 842) [890, 923, 989] (1109, 1247) yards.
 
Needles: Circular needles, 3 mm / US 2.5 and 3.5mm / US 4. 32” / 80cm length for hem and body. 16"/40 cm length for collar and sleeves. Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used.
 
Gauge: 24 Sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in stockinette using needle size 3.5mm / US 4.
 
Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders / scrap yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends.