Description

A diamond lace panel flanked by cables, diamond traveling stitches, and mesh panels adorn the front of this lovely pieced pullover, and the smaller panels appear on the back, as well. The unique construction features a tiny saddle shoulder so that you won’t need to match the front and back stitch patterns when seaming. Flattering ballet neck and notched side rib seams all work together to make this a great pullover. Employing three different seaming techniques when attaching the sleeves makes for a fun assembly!

Finished Measurements

Chest: 34 (37.5, 42, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65.5)” [87 (95, 107, 115.5, 126, 136, 146, 156, 166) cm] See schematic for other measurements.

Materials

• DK/Light worsted weight yarn, approx 950 (1080, 1220, 1355, 1525, 1700, 1900, 2120, 2320) yds [868.5 (987.5, 1115.5, 1239, 1394.5, 1554.5, 1737.5, 1938.5, 2121.5) meters]
• US size 5 [3.75 mm] needles or size needed to achieve gauge
• US size 5 [3.75 mm] 16” circular or size needed to achieve gauge
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle
• Yarn needle

Gauge

24 sts & 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Chart A patt, after blocking
24 sts & 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Chart B patt, after blocking
22 sts & 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking

Skills Used

Cables, lace, increases, decreases, staying in pattern while shaping, mattress stitch, invisible horizontal seaming, horizontal-to-vertical seaming

Yarn used: Fable Handknits cotton tencel in natural white

Construction

Pullover is worked in pieces and seamed, allowing for a split hem. The 3/4-length sleeves are attached to front and back shoulders of garment by a small saddle strap. The ribbed, ballet-neck collar is picked up and knit in the round onto the blouse after pieces are seamed together.