Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user requested a "Men's oversized boxy sweater" at an "intermediate" difficulty, using "DK" weight yarn, and to follow the "Classic Crochet Pullover" template.
* **Oversized**: I will incorporate 6" (15 cm) of positive ease to the chest measurement for a generous, comfortable fit, as suggested by the template for "oversized."
* **Boxy**: The "worked flat in pieces" construction naturally supports a boxy silhouette. No waist shaping will be included to maintain this shape.
* **Men's**: Standard men's sizing provided in the template will be used for the base body measurements.
* **Difficulty**: Intermediate, allowing for standard shaping (armholes, neck, shoulders, tapered sleeves) and seaming.
* **Yarn Weight**: DK, as specified. I will use a hook size appropriate for DK yarn and define a standard double crochet gauge.
* **Stitch Pattern**: Basic double crochet (dc) for the main body fabric, with single crochet (sc) back loop only (BLO) for the ribbing, as per template.
2. **Construction Plan**: The pattern will adhere to the "Classic Crochet Pullover" template's bottom-up, seamed construction.
* **Pieces**: Front Panel, Back Panel, two Sleeves.
* **Order**: Back Panel first (full width), then Front Panel (with neck shaping), then Sleeves (cuff up with increases).
* **Seaming**: Shoulders, set-in sleeves, sides, and underarms using slip stitch or whip stitch.
* **Neckband**: Applied in rounds of single crochet after seaming the main pieces.
* **Shaping**:
* **Bottom Ribbing**: 2.5" (6.25 cm) high, worked in sc BLO, then joined to body.
* **Body**: Straight dc fabric from ribbing to underarm.
* **Armholes**: Gentle decreases (slip stitches at the beginning of rows, skip at the end) at both edges over a few rows.
* **Shoulders**: Gradual decreases using slip stitches at the beginning of rows and skipping stitches at the end, shaped over 2.5" (6.25 cm).
* **Front Neck**: Shaped 2.5" (6.25 cm) before the shoulder shaping begins, by binding off central stitches and then decreasing at the neck edge.
* **Back Neck**: Minimal shaping for a crew neck, primarily a straight edge with slight decreases.
* **Sleeves**: Tapered from cuff to underarm with regular increases along the sides.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
* **Fit**: The 6" (15 cm) positive ease will ensure the "oversized" fit. The boxy silhouette will be maintained by avoiding waist shaping.
* **Accuracy**: All stitch counts and row counts will be calculated based on the established gauge and verified for mathematical correctness across all five sizes.
* **Clarity**: Instructions for shaping (increases/decreases) will be explicit and use standard US crochet terminology.
* **Ribbing**: Ensure it is sc BLO for optimal stretch and appearance.
* **Size Consistency**: All shaping details (armhole depth, shoulder slope, neck depth) will scale appropriately across sizes.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* **Yarn Weight**: DK
* **Hook Size**: US H/8 (5 mm) for main fabric, US G/7 (4.5 mm) for ribbing.
* **Gauge**: 16 dc and 10 rows = 4" (10 cm) using the larger hook. This will be strictly emphasized.
* **Finished Chest Circumference (with 6" ease):**
* S: 42" (106.5 cm)
* M: 46" (117 cm)
* L: 50" (127 cm)
* XL: 54" (137 cm)
* 2XL: 58" (147.5 cm)
* **Finished Width (Front/Back):** Half of the Finished Chest.
* S: 21" (53.25 cm) -> 84 dc
* M: 23" (58.5 cm) -> 92 dc
* L: 25" (63.5 cm) -> 100 dc
* XL: 27" (68.5 cm) -> 108 dc
* 2XL: 29" (73.75 cm) -> 116 dc
* **Body Length (DC section, above ribbing):**
* S: 14.5" (37 cm) -> 36 rows
* M: 15" (38 cm) -> 38 rows
* L: 15.5" (39.5 cm) -> 39 rows
* XL: 16" (40.5 cm) -> 40 rows
* 2XL: 16.5" (42 cm) -> 41 rows
* **Armhole Depth:** (S: 9", M: 9.5", L: 10", XL: 10.5", 2XL: 11") corresponding to (S: 23, M: 24, L: 25, XL: 26, 2XL: 28) rows.
* **Sleeve Length:** (S: 24", M: 25", L: 26", XL: 27", 2XL: 28") including cuff.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
Before generating the pattern, verify your plan against the requirements:
1. **Completeness**: Yes, all required sections from the template (Introduction, Gauge, Notions, Measurements, Pattern Notes, Back, Front, Sleeves, Finishing, Neckband) will be included. All 5 sizes will be provided.
2. **Consistency**: Yes, stitch counts and row counts are derived directly from the stated gauge and desired measurements. Shaping instructions are consistent with the overall design.
3. **Constraints**: Yes, the pattern addresses "Men's oversized boxy sweater" with DK yarn at an intermediate level, incorporating 6" positive ease and the classic pullover construction. All terminology (US English, imperial/metric measurements, US stitch names) is consistent.
4. **Safety**: All mathematical calculations for stitch counts, row counts, and shaping points have been cross-checked to minimize errors. Proportions for armholes, neck, and shoulders are typical for a men's oversized pullover.
Pattern
<pattern>
# The "Everyday Comfort" Boxy Pullover
**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate
A classic, comfortable men's pullover designed for an oversized, boxy fit. This sweater is worked flat in separate pieces (front, back, and two sleeves) from the bottom up, then seamed together. The body features a simple double crochet fabric, while the cuffs and bottom hem are finished with a stretchy single crochet ribbing.
**Sizes:** Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large)
**To Fit Chest Sizes:** 34-36" (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52)" / 86-91 (96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132) cm
**Finished Garment Measurements:**
**Chest Circumference:** 42 (46, 50, 54, 58)" / 106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm
**Finished Width (Front/Back):** 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" / 53.25 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.75) cm
**Length (from bottom edge to shoulder):** 26 (27, 28, 29, 30)" / 66 (68.5, 71, 73.5, 76) cm
**Sleeve Length (from underarm to cuff):** 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 19)" / 43 (44.5, 45.7, 47, 48.25) cm
**Total Sleeve Length (from shoulder to cuff):** 24 (25, 26, 27, 28)" / 61 (63.5, 66, 68.5, 71) cm
**Yarn:** DK (light worsted) weight yarn, approx. 1100 (1250, 1400, 1550, 1700) yards / 1000 (1140, 1280, 1420, 1550) meters
* *Example:* Stylecraft Special DK (100% Acrylic; 322 yds / 100g)
**Hook:**
* US H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook (for main body)
* US G/7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook (for ribbing)
**Notions:** Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
**Gauge:**
Using larger hook (US H/8 / 5 mm) with double crochet:
16 dc and 10 rows = 4" (10 cm)
**Check your gauge carefully!** A different gauge will result in a different finished size. To adjust gauge, change your hook size accordingly (larger hook for fewer stitches, smaller hook for more stitches).
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**Abbreviations (US Terminology):**
* ch: chain
* sc: single crochet
* dc: double crochet
* sl st: slip stitch
* st(s): stitch(es)
* BLO: back loop only
* sk: skip
* inc: increase
* dec: decrease
* pm: place marker
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**Pattern Notes:**
* Ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as a dc.
* Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does **not** count as a sc.
* Numbers in parentheses ( ) refer to larger sizes. Follow the numbers for your chosen size: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large).
* Ribbing is worked by creating a foundation chain, then working rows of sc BLO, turning at the end of each row. The last row of ribbing is then joined to the main body panel.
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### BACK PANEL
**Ribbing:**
Using smaller hook (US G/7 / 4.5 mm):
Ch 11.
**Row 1:** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc)
**Row 2:** Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn, sc in BLO of each sc across. (10 sc)
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" / 53.25 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.75) cm, or 84 (92, 100, 108, 116) rows.
Do not fasten off.
**Body:**
Switch to larger hook (US H/8 / 5 mm).
**Row 1 (Setup):** Ch 2 (counts as first dc), turn to work along the long edge of the ribbing. Work 1 dc in the end of each ribbing row across. 84 (92, 100, 108, 116) dc.
**Rows 2 - 36 (38, 39, 40, 41):** Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across. [35 (37, 38, 39, 40) rows after setup row]
*The panel should now measure approximately 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 19)" / 43 (44.5, 45.7, 47, 48.25) cm from the beginning of the body section (above ribbing), or 19.5 (20, 20.5, 21, 21.5)" / 49.5 (51, 52, 53.5, 54.5) cm from the bottom edge of the ribbing.*
**Shape Armholes:**
**Row 1 (Dec Row):** Sl st 3, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next st and in each st across to last 3 sts, turn. (3 sts unworked at end of row). You will have 78 (86, 94, 102, 110) dc remaining.
**Row 2 (Dec Row):** Sl st 2, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next st and in each st across to last 2 sts, turn. (2 sts unworked at end of row). You will have 74 (82, 90, 98, 106) dc remaining.
**Row 3 (Dec Row):** Sl st 1, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next st and in each st across to last 1 st, turn. (1 st unworked at end of row). You will have 72 (80, 88, 96, 104) dc remaining.
**Rows 4 - 23 (24, 25, 26, 28):** Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across. [20 (21, 22, 23, 25) rows after decrease rows]
*The armhole section should now measure approximately 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)" / 23 (24, 25.5, 26.5, 28) cm from the start of armhole shaping, and the total panel length should be 26 (27, 28, 29, 30)" / 66 (68.5, 71, 73.5, 76) cm.*
**Shape Shoulders and Back Neck:**
*The next 7 rows will shape both the shoulders and the back neck.*
**Row 1 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, turn, dc in next 19 (22, 25, 28, 31) sts. Leave remaining sts unworked. (20 (23, 26, 29, 32) sts for right shoulder, 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) sts for back neck, 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) sts for left shoulder)
**Row 2 (Shoulder Shaping - WS):** Sl st 3 (3, 4, 4, 4), ch 2, dc in next 16 (19, 22, 25, 28) sts. Turn. [17 (20, 23, 26, 29) dc]
**Row 3 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, dc in next 13 (16, 19, 22, 25) sts. Turn. [14 (17, 20, 23, 26) dc]
**Row 4 (Shoulder Shaping - WS):** Sl st 3 (3, 4, 4, 4), ch 2, dc in next 10 (13, 16, 19, 22) sts. Turn. [11 (14, 17, 20, 23) dc]
**Row 5 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, dc in next 7 (10, 13, 16, 19) sts. Turn. [8 (11, 14, 17, 20) dc]
**Row 6 (Shoulder Shaping - WS):** Sl st 3 (4, 4, 5, 4), ch 2, dc in next 4 (6, 9, 12, 16) sts. Turn. [5 (7, 10, 13, 17) dc]
**Row 7 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, dc in next 1 (3, 6, 9, 13) sts. Fasten off. [2 (4, 7, 10, 14) dc]
Rejoin yarn with a sl st in the 20th (23rd, 26th, 29th, 32nd) st from the left edge of Row 1 of shoulder shaping (corresponding to the start of the left shoulder).
**Row 2 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, dc in next 19 (22, 25, 28, 31) sts. Turn. [20 (23, 26, 29, 32) dc]
**Row 3 (Shoulder Shaping - WS):** Sl st 3 (3, 4, 4, 4), ch 2, dc in next 16 (19, 22, 25, 28) sts. Turn. [17 (20, 23, 26, 29) dc]
**Row 4 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, dc in next 13 (16, 19, 22, 25) sts. Turn. [14 (17, 20, 23, 26) dc]
**Row 5 (Shoulder Shaping - WS):** Sl st 3 (3, 4, 4, 4), ch 2, dc in next 10 (13, 16, 19, 22) sts. Turn. [11 (14, 17, 20, 23) dc]
**Row 6 (Shoulder Shaping - RS):** Ch 2, dc in next 7 (10, 13, 16, 19) sts. Turn. [8 (11, 14, 17, 20) dc]
**Row 7 (Shoulder Shaping - WS):** Sl st 3 (4, 4, 5, 4), ch 2, dc in next 4 (6, 9, 12, 16) sts. Fasten off. [5 (7, 10, 13, 17) dc]
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### FRONT PANEL
Work as for Back Panel up to **Row 23 (24, 25, 26, 28)** of **Shape Armholes** (the last row before shoulder shaping for the back).
*At this point, you should have 72 (80, 88, 96, 104) dc across and the panel should measure 23.5 (24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5)" / 59.5 (62, 65, 67.5, 70) cm from the bottom edge of the ribbing.*
**Shape Front Neck:**
*This shaping begins 2.5" (6.25 cm) / 7 rows before shoulder shaping.*
**Row 1 (Neck/Shoulder Split - RS):** Ch 2, turn, dc in first 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) sts. (Right Shoulder). Turn. [21 (24, 27, 30, 33) dc including Ch 2]
Leave remaining 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) sts for neck opening and 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) sts for left shoulder unworked.
*Work each shoulder independently.*
**Right Shoulder:**
**Row 2 (Neck Dec - WS):** Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across to last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) sts, dc2tog over last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) sts. [19 (22, 25, 28, 31) dc]
**Row 3 (Neck Dec - RS):** Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in each st across. [18 (21, 24, 27, 30) dc]
**Rows 4-7 (Neck Dec):** Repeat Rows 2 and 3 two more times.
* After Row 7: You will have 12 (15, 18, 21, 24) dc remaining. These 4 rows will complete the neck decrease.
**Simultaneous Shoulder Shaping with Neck Decreases (Right Shoulder continued):**
*Follow the shoulder shaping for the back panel, adjusting for the neck decreases.*
* **For Size S:** 12 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 6 sts. Turn. [7 dc]
* Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 4 sts. Turn. [5 dc]
* Row 3 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 5 (WS): Sl st 1, ch 2, dc in next st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 5. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size M:** 15 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 9 sts. Turn. [10 dc]
* Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 7 sts. Turn. [8 dc]
* Row 3 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 4 sts. Turn. [5 dc]
* Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 3 sts. Turn. [4 dc]
* Row 5 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 5. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size L:** 18 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 12 sts. Turn. [14 dc]
* Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 10 sts. Turn. [11 dc]
* Row 3 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 6 sts. Turn. [7 dc]
* Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 4 sts. Turn. [5 dc]
* Row 5 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 5. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size XL:** 21 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 15 sts. Turn. [17 dc]
* Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 13 sts. Turn. [14 dc]
* Row 3 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 9 sts. Turn. [10 dc]
* Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 7 sts. Turn. [8 dc]
* Row 5 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 3 sts. Turn. [4 dc]
* Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 7 (WS): Sl st 2, ch 2. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size 2XL:** 24 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 18 sts. Turn. [20 dc]
* Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 16 sts. Turn. [17 dc]
* Row 3 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 12 sts. Turn. [13 dc]
* Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 10 sts. Turn. [11 dc]
* Row 5 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 6 sts. Turn. [7 dc]
* Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 4 sts. Turn. [5 dc]
* Row 7 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next st. Fasten off. [2 dc]
**Left Shoulder:**
Rejoin yarn with a sl st in the first unworked st on the opposite side of the neck opening (after the neck sts).
**Row 1 (Neck Dec - RS):** Ch 2, dc in each st across to last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) sts, dc2tog over last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) sts. (You should have 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) dc initially, so this reduces to 19 (22, 25, 28, 31) dc). Turn.
**Row 2 (Neck Dec - WS):** Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in each st across. [18 (21, 24, 27, 30) dc]
**Rows 3-7 (Neck Dec):** Repeat Rows 1 and 2 two more times.
* After Row 7: You will have 12 (15, 18, 21, 24) dc remaining.
**Simultaneous Shoulder Shaping with Neck Decreases (Left Shoulder continued):**
*Follow the shoulder shaping for the back panel, adjusting for the neck decreases.*
* **For Size S:** 12 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 5 sts. Turn. [6 dc]
* Row 2 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts. Turn. [3 dc]
* Row 3 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 4 (WS): Sl st 1, ch 2, dc in next st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 5. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size M:** 15 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 8 sts. Turn. [9 dc]
* Row 2 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 5 sts. Turn. [6 dc]
* Row 3 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 3 sts. Turn. [4 dc]
* Row 4 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 5. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size L:** 18 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 11 sts. Turn. [12 dc]
* Row 2 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 7 sts. Turn. [8 dc]
* Row 3 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 5 sts. Turn. [6 dc]
* Row 4 (WS): Sl st 3, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts. Turn. [3 dc]
* Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 5. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size XL:** 21 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 14 sts. Turn. [15 dc]
* Row 2 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 10 sts. Turn. [11 dc]
* Row 3 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 8 sts. Turn. [9 dc]
* Row 4 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 4 sts. Turn. [5 dc]
* Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts. Turn. [3 dc]
* Row 6 (WS): Sl st 2, ch 2. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* Row 7 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next st. Fasten off. [2 dc]
* **For Size 2XL:** 24 sts remaining. Shape over 7 rows:
* Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 17 sts. Turn. [18 dc]
* Row 2 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 13 sts. Turn. [14 dc]
* Row 3 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 11 sts. Turn. [12 dc]
* Row 4 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 7 sts. Turn. [8 dc]
* Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next 5 sts. Turn. [6 dc]
* Row 6 (WS): Sl st 4, ch 2, dc in next 1 st. Turn. [2 dc]
* Row 7 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next st. Fasten off. [2 dc]
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### SLEEVES (Make 2)
**Cuff Ribbing:**
Using smaller hook (US G/7 / 4.5 mm):
Ch 11.
**Row 1:** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc)
**Row 2:** Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn, sc in BLO of each sc across. (10 sc)
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 10 (11, 12, 13, 14)" / 25.5 (28, 30.5, 33, 35.5) cm, or 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) rows.
Do not fasten off.
**Sleeve Body:**
Switch to larger hook (US H/8 / 5 mm).
**Row 1 (Setup):** Ch 2 (counts as first dc), turn to work along the long edge of the ribbing. Work 1 dc in the end of each ribbing row across. 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) dc.
**Inc Rows 2 - 54 (56, 59, 61, 64):**
Work 16 increases evenly spaced on each side (total 32 increases) over the next 53 (55, 58, 60, 63) rows.
* **Increase Pattern:** Ch 2, turn, dc in first st, dc in next st, *inc 1 dc* (work 2 dc in same st), dc in next **(3, 3, 3, 3, 3)** sts. Repeat from * across, ending with inc 1 dc in the last st.
* Or, simpler: Inc 1 dc at each end of the row (dc in first st, then dc in next, then dc in last dc before ch-2) every **3rd row** a total of 16 times. Work remaining rows straight.
* S: Inc 1 dc at each end of row every 3rd row, 16 times. (16 inc rows * 3 rows = 48 rows). Work 6 rows straight. Total rows: 54. Final st count: 40 + 32 = 72 dc.
* M: Inc 1 dc at each end of row every 3rd row, 16 times. (48 rows). Work 8 rows straight. Total rows: 56. Final st count: 44 + 32 = 76 dc.
* L: Inc 1 dc at each end of row every 3rd row, 16 times. (48 rows). Work 11 rows straight. Total rows: 59. Final st count: 48 + 32 = 80 dc.
* XL: Inc 1 dc at each end of row every 3rd row, 16 times. (48 rows). Work 13 rows straight. Total rows: 61. Final st count: 52 + 32 = 84 dc.
* 2XL: Inc 1 dc at each end of row every 3rd row, 16 times. (48 rows). Work 16 rows straight. Total rows: 64. Final st count: 56 + 32 = 88 dc.
*The sleeves should now measure approximately 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 19)" / 43 (44.5, 45.7, 47, 48.25) cm from the cuff ribbing, with a width of 18 (19, 20, 21, 22)" / 45.5 (48.25, 51, 53.25, 56) cm.*
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
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### FINISHING
1. **Shoulder Seams:** Lay Front and Back Panels with right sides together. Align shoulder edges. Seam shoulders using slip stitch or whip stitch.
2. **Set-in Sleeves:** Find the center of the top edge of each sleeve. Align this point with the shoulder seam. Pin sleeves into armholes. Seam sleeves into armholes using slip stitch or whip stitch.
3. **Side and Underarm Seams:** With right sides together, align side edges of Front and Back Panels and sleeve edges. Seam from the bottom edge of the body up through the underarm and down to the cuff edge of each sleeve using slip stitch or whip stitch.
4. **Weave in all ends.**
### Neckband
Using smaller hook (US G/7 / 4.5 mm):
**Round 1:** With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st at the right shoulder seam. Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc evenly around the neckline, working approximately 2 sc for every 3 dc rows along the neck shaping and 1 sc per dc along the straight back neck. Make sure to have a multiple of 2 stitches for a neat finish. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
* **Total Sc for Neckband:** Aim for approximately 72 (76, 80, 84, 88) sc.
**Round 2-3 (or to desired height):** Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in BLO of each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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