Carol Feller uses cable-separated lace panels at the yoke, cuffs, and hems of the Trellis and Vine Pullover to bring lightness to a warm alpaca pullover with smooth drape. Simply rolled edges, a delicate funnel neck, and yoke shaping incorporated into the lace pattern make for a charmingly comfortable sweater with minimal finishing.
Finished Size 29 (32 3⁄4, 36 1⁄2, 40 1⁄4, 44 1⁄4, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32 3⁄4", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Baby Twist (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #0284 brindle, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls.
Yarn Weight #3 - Light
Needle Stockinette body and sleeves— size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cable and lace patts—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); waste yarn for stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts = 4" wide in lace patt on larger needles; 6 sts of 3/3 cable measure about 3⁄4" wide on both needles; 33 rnds = 4" in combined cable and lace patts for upper yoke, lower edge, and cuffs on larger needles.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Fall 2009