Pattern (PDF) - Ganesh Sweater

Sizing:S-36, M-40, L-44, XL-48, XXL-52 inch chestS-91, M-102, L-112, XL-122, XXL-132 cm chest With classic lines and simple ornamentation, Ganesh is a comfortable, versatile sweater you will want to wear every day with every outfit. I wanted to create a sweater that I could grab for any occasion: a favorite that would always be on the top of the pile. I didn’t want to make a sweater that was a knitting accomplishment, but a functional garment I would always want to slip on with a smile. I believe Ganesh is that sweater. The design is named after the multi-armed Hindu God of overcoming obstacles, as it wasn’t until I knit the 6th version of the sleeve that I was satisfied with the patterning and shaping. Ganesh is knit with either an alpaca blend or merino, worsted weight yarn for warmth, softness, and drape. I wanted a sweater that would feel cozy, even against my bare arms when worn over a t-shirt. I designed it to be knit from the bottom up; using an uncomplicated modified raglan con