A fluted lace bell-and-garter-stitch-stripe pattern graces the hem of this sweater and is also used to form the V-neck, where bands extending from the sleeves cleverly interlock. In cotton-silk BIRCH, it is crisp and classic, but with the special appeal of a handcrafted piece.

Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X) to fit Bust: 29 (33, 36, 39, 43, 46)"/73.5 (84, 91.5, 99, 109, 119.5)cm. Length: 21 (21, 22.5, 24, 24, 24.5)"/53.5 (53.5, 57, 61, 61, 62)cm.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Birch (90% cotton, 10% silk; 98 yd [90m]/50g): #01 ecru, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st using #8 needle.
Needles: Size 8 (5mm) circular, 24"/60cm long. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch, holders, yarn needle.
Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham for Tahki Stacy Charles, Exclusive Online Collection, Spring 2010