Be ready for anything (and so stylish to boot!) in this classic hoodie. With a relaxed fit, front pocket, and drawstring hood, this thoughtfully designed pattern is one you'll want to make over and over.
Construction
Knit flat in pieces, from the bottom up, until hood. Hood is picked up from stitch holders and worked in the round around neck before working back and forth in rows. I-cord is made at end and threaded through the hood as a drawstring. Pocket is worked separately and sewn on.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles. About knitting tension
Suitable Yarns
Shown in Luxury 8 ply and Classic 8 ply. This pattern could be knitted in any of our 8 ply wool yarns like Whisper 8 ply. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles and a 4.00mm circular needle, plus 3.25mm DPNs (or i-cord maker) for i-cord, or size needles to give correct tension, 3 stitch-holders.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Make 1 increases, working in the round, picking up stitches, making i-cord.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirement
| To Fit Chest |
cm |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
95 |
105 |
115 |
125 |
135 |
Body Length
|
cm |
58 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
Sleeve Length
|
cm |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
| Yarn requirements |
x 200g balls Luxury 8 ply, Whisper 8 ply or Classic 8 ply
|
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
Models wear size to fit 120cm in Classic 8 ply shade Broadleaf, and size to fit 110cm (worn oversized) in Luxury 8 ply Geranium.