Adult sweater knitting pattern

Sitka spruce is my favorite type of evergreen, so I wanted to design a Christmas sweater featuring it in the pattern. I aimed for a classic design that could be worn all year round. SIZES (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Bust circumference: (29.7) 32.3 (35.0) 37.6 (40.2) 43.7 (47.2) 49.8 (51.6) 55.1 in Body length: (11.8) 12.6 (13.4) 14.2 (15.0) 15.7 (16.5) 16.9 (17.3) 18.1 in Sleeve length: (16.5) 17.3 (18.1) 18.5 (18.9) 19.3 (19.7) 20.1 (20.5) 20.5 in Sleeve width: (12.2) 12.4 (13.4) 13.8 (14.4) 15.0 (15.4) 16.3 (16.9) 17.7 in MATERIALS Saga Wool from Icewear Yarn Color A 1000: (6) (6) (7) (8) (8) (9) (10) (11) (11) (12) skeins Color B 5128: (1) (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (3) (3) skeins NEEDLES Circular needles size 4 mm and 5 mm, 40 and 60/80 cm (15.7" and 23.6/31.5") depending on size Double-pointed needles size 4 mm and 5 mm GAUGE 4 x 4 in = 18 stitches and 26 rows using 5 mm needles. Note: The sweater is worked on the tighter side, so you may need to use 4.5 mm or even 4 mm needles. It’s not recommended to skip checking your gauge. METHOD The sweater is knitted from the bottom up. For experienced knitters who prefer working top-down, it’s easy to follow the pattern in reverse—simply decrease where the instructions say to increase. Available in Icelandic and English.