Unbearable Hoodie

Unbearable Hoodie
by Les Garçons

Adorable bears wearing hats. What else do you need to know? The Unbearable Hoodie is a Les Garçons collaboration with West Wool. It’s knitted in one-piece, starting with a provisional cast-on at the neckline, from the top down. The hood is knitted at the end seamlessly.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)
Choose a size that allows for 2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm) of positive ease around the chest.

FINISHED CHEST GIRTH
35¾ (40½, 44¼, 48, 51¾)(56½, 60¼, 64) in
91 (103, 112.5, 122, 131.5)(143.5, 153, 162.5) cm

YARN
Weight: DK
❖ MC (sample = charcoal):
863 (950, 1045, 1150, 1265)(1393, 1533, 1685) yd
790 (870, 955, 1050, 1155)(1275, 1400, 1540) m
❖ First constrasting colour (sample = moss):
263 (288, 318, 350, 385)(423, 465, 513) yd
240 (265, 290, 320, 350)(385, 425, 470) m
❖ Second constrasting colour (sample = grey):
85 (93, 103, 113, 125)(138, 153, 168) yd
80 (85, 95, 105, 115)(125, 140, 155) m

NEEDLES
Circular needles, at least 40 in (100 cm) in length, in two sizes:
❖ US 6 / 4 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
❖ US 4 / 3.5 mm or two sizes smaller than main needles
Double-pointed needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves and smaller circumferences, if you’re not using the magic-loop method

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round
21 sts and 29 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stranded colourwork in the round

NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES USED
Backwards loop cast-on
Kitchener stitch
Mattress stitch
Provisional cast-on
Stranded colourwork

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