Pattern Information

Sizes + Measurements

This pattern comes in 8 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8).

The following are the finished garment measurements:

Bust: 84 (92.5, 101, 109.5, 126.5) (134.5, 143, 151.5) cm / 33¼ (36½, 39¾, 43, 49½) (53, 56½, 59¾) in

*body length is adjustable to taste.

Materials

YARN: Fingering yarn (size 1) in 3 colors:

MC: 530 (550, 580, 610, 640) (670, 700, 740) yds

CCA: 300 (310, 330, 350, 370) (390, 420, 450) yds

CCB: 200 (210, 220, 230, 240) (250, 270, 290) yds

Amounts are approximate for a cropped short sleeve sweater.

Sample is Size 4 and used Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Foxy Lady (70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk, 100 g / 428 yds) in colorways: Gary Cooper (MC – 2 skeins), Spring Fever (CCA – 1 skein) and Heartbreak Hotel (CCB – 1 skein).
HOOKS: 5 mm or size needed to meet gauge; 2 sizes smaller and 3 mm sizes smaller hooks (for example 4 and 3.5 mm if gauge was met with a 5mm hook) for the lace portions and ribbed edges respectively.

Alternative Yarns

Any fingering weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend:

• Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)

• DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)

• Knit Picks, Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool)

Skill level: Easy

Gauge

19 csc sts x 24 rounds = 10 cm x 10 cm
(gauge swatch needs to be done in csc rounds – *see Special Techniques)