Kumon by Stacey Gerbman

Kumon is the perfect balance of mindless and mindful and familiar and exciting, encouraging the hands’ second nature by beginning with the well-known rib stitch before seamlessly flourishing into sumptuous half-brioche. Uncomplicated yet thoughtful in shape, this piece is a sure layer to reach for during the cool hours of a misty morning.

The garment in Arbor is worked flat in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, then back and fronts are worked separately to the shoulders. The front bands are picked up and knit after shoulders are seamed. The sleeves are knit flat and set in.

Yarn

• 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in color Driftwood

Yardage

• 1375 (1495, 1645, 1765, 1915) total yards of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

• 14 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ in Half-Brioche Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing)

• One 40″ circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Finished Dimensions

• 40½ (44, 48½, 52, 56½)” [103 (112, 123, 132, 143.5) cm] circumference at bust, with fronts overlapped
• Suggested Ease: + 4–10″ [10–25 cm]
• Shown in size 40½” [103 cm] with 8½” [21.5 cm] ease on model

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Sloped Bind Off

Skill Level

• 3 out of 5