Mud Season

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Mud season is the 5th season here in Maine, in between winter and spring. This sweater was inspired by mud season – the deep “muddy” brown color, the short-sleeves (because winter is finally over!), but the wool/alpaca blend still keeps you warm (because it’s not quite spring!)

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Finished Bust Circumference: 34 (35, 36.5, 38.5, 40, 41, 43.5, 46, 47)”/86 (89, 93, 98, 102, 104, 110, 117, 119) cm

Gauge: 3.5 sts & 5 rws = 1”/2.5 cm in Stockinette st

Yarn: 650 (690, 730, 770, 810, 850, 890, 920) yds of bulky weight yarn, shown in Cuzco by Berroco (50% Superfine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool; 100 g=130 yds), 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Another option: Vintage Chunky by Berroco

Needles & Other Supplies
• US 10/6 mm 32″/80 cm, 24″/60 cm & 16”/40 cm circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm & 16”/40 cm circular knitting needles or 1 needle size smaller than used to obtain gauge
• 4 stitch markers in 1 color, 1 stitch marker in a different color
• 2 pieces of scrap yarn, around 20”/51 cm in length
• Tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends