Soft shades of pink, burgundy, camel, and taupe form jazzy mismatched stripes along the center front of this modern take on the classic striped pullover.
Finished Size: 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53)" (89 [96.5, 104, 112, 119.5, 127, 134.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 38" (96.5 cm).
Yarn: Le Fibre Nobili Merino Superfine (100% wool; 172 yd [158 m]/50 g): #4047 medium pink (MC), 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls; #4034 cream, #4035 tan, and #4018 mink (brown), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls each; #4006 pale pink, #4045 taupe, #4038 burgundy, and #4019 red, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight, 16" (40-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2004