The loose gauge (just four stitches to the inch) and minimal shaping make them quick to knit. Just choose the length you want, belly-bearing to tunic (or anything in between), knit the pieces, sew them together, and go!
Finished Size: 33 (36, 39, 42)" (84 [91.5, 99, 106.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Blue sweater shown measures 36" (91.5 cm); mauve sweater measures 39" (99 cm).
Yarn: Lang Thais + Kid Mohair (58% super kid mohair, 30% nylon, 12% Merino; 129 yd [118 m]/50 g): Shown in #4746 blue and #4780 mauve. Cropped length: 4 (4, 5, 5) balls. Tunic length: 6 (6, 6, 7) balls.
Yarn weight: yarn weight
Gauge: 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm).
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2001