This sweater is knit from the top down (the bottom up version is called Frost Warning).
This would be a good beginner top down sweater, since the patterning is minimal and besides short rows, there are no unusual techniques.
The sleeves are picked up and worked down.
Short rows are worked across the back, below the armhole. This helps the sweater hang even.
Sizing
Finished Chest measurement: 36.5, (38, 40, 42, 45, 47.5, 50) (54.5, 57.5, 60, 63, 67.5) inches
Yarn
Any Worsted Weight Yarn – photo is knit with Green Mountain Spinnery Organic Wool
1135, (1295, 1355, 1420, 1485, 1650, 1710), (1770, 1830, 1890, 2000, 2170) yards.
Gauge
5 sts. and 7 rows to 1”
Needles
16” Circular Size 5 for neck
16”, 24” and 32” Size 6 for body and sleeves
32” Size 5 for body ribbing
Double Pointed Size 5 for sleeve ribbing