The oversize buttons are clustered closely together at the wrist slits and at the crossover neck placket. A subtle purl twist pattern highlights the marled yarn, a transeasonal merino/silk blend that feels fabulous against the skin.
Finished Size: 34 3/4 (38 3/4, 42 3/4, 46 1/2, 50 3/4)" bust
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Swirl DK (85% merino, 15% silk; 150 yd [138 m]/50 g): Pewter (blue/lavender), 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) skeins
Yarn weight: #3-Light
Gauge: 22 1/2 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 33 rows = 4" in purl twist st.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24-36" circular (cir) needle (depending on selected size)
Notions: Yarn needle; Stitch holders; Markers (2 different colors); Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2008