Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- To fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" [76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm] bust
- Advanced beginner skill level
Materials you need at home:
- 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine in Mink; 380 yd (347 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 50% Fine Merino Wool, 50% Silk
- 3.5 mm (US 4) and 3.75 mm (US 5) needles, 32" (80 cm) long
- 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle, 16" (40 cm) long (for neckband)
- 6 self-locking stitch markers
- 4 stitch holders or waste yarn
Drop shoulder construction is taken to the extreme in this oversized, flowing pullover. Skinny three-quarter length sleeves give a contemporary look. Vertical bands of lace at each edge of the front and back add lightness and interest to the garment as well as a long and lean look to the wearer.
Skills required: basic knitting skills, knitting in the round (neck edging), increases (yarnover, backwards loop cast on), decreases (k2tog, centre double decrease, ssk), three needle bind off, working from simple lace chart or written instructions, knowledge of basic sweater construction, picking up stitches, seaming
Gauge: 23 sts and 35 rows = 4" (10 cm) over stockinette stitch using larger needle
Finished bust: 48 1⁄4 (51, 55 1⁄4, 59 1⁄2, 63 1⁄2, 68 1⁄4, • 72 1⁄4, 75 1⁄4, 79 1⁄4)" [122.5 (129.5, 140.5, 151, 161.5, 173.5, 183.5, 191, 201.5) cm]
