This design brings a little edge to delicate lace by setting an allover arrowhead lace motif into a frame of wide stockinette bands and raw edges. Using shaping and set-in sleeves keeps the look feminine. A wide crossover neckband flows seamlessly into a neat, tidy edging for the lace hood.

Finished Size: 31 1/2 (35 1/2, 39 1/2, 43 1/2, 47 1/2, 51 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35 1/2", worn with minimal positive ease.
Yarn: Rowan Cashcotton 4 ply (35% cotton, 25% polyamide, 18% angora, 13% viscose, 9% cashmere; 197 yd [180 m]/50 g): #917 citron, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn weight: Super Fine
Gauge: 26 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 37 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.
Needles: Body and sleeves-size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Neckband and hood-size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2008