An alpaca-and-merino blend makes even simple textures lush in this jacket. An A-line silhouette, a carefully shaped collar, and clever piping-effect welting and I-cord make for a beautifully tailored sweater, coat, or both.

Finished Size: 31 1/2 (36, 40, 45, 49, 54, 58)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn: Alpaca With A Twist Highlander (45% baby alpaca, 45% merino, 8% microfiber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m]/100 g): #2011 heather in bloom (purple tweed), 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Six 1 1/8" (27 mm) buttons; removable markers (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2008