The designer combines a delicate lace pattern and stockinette in just the right quantities, in just the right yarn, for a beautifully versatile pullover. A small stand-up collar and a deep roll-edge placket lined with tiny buttons add simple, graceful finishes.
Finished Size: 32 1/2 (35, 39, 42 1/2, 46 1/2, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35".
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [134 m]/50 g): #131 kiwi (pale green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 - Light
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 1/2 sts and 34 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.
Needles: Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Bands and hems—size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); seven 1/2" buttons; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2007