This cap sleeve, warm-weather garment is full of details. Lace trim defines each edge while pleats structure the front of the garment. Design includes A-line shaping placed thoughtfully on the Front & Back for just a little bit of easy, flattering swing that is equally adorable on juniors and ladies. Sweater is worked from the bottom up in the round with raglan-style seamless cap sleeves. Shown in Size 4 with 2.5”(6.5 cm) positive ease at full bust. 2-4” (5-10 cm) positive ease is recommended. Check out all the amazing test knitter projects to see some yarn alternatives and scroll underneath the pattern details for a list.

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SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8, 9}(10, 11, 12, 13) 14
FINISHED CHEST
28.25 (31.75, 34.25, 37.75, 40.5){43.75, 46.75, 50.25, 53.75}(56.75, 60.25, 63.5, 67) 70.5” / 71.5 (80.5, 87, 96, 102.5){111.5, 119, 127.5, 136.5}(144, 153, 161.5, 170.5) 179 cm
GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette
YARN
625 (675, 725, 800, 875){950, 1025, 1125, 1225}(1325, 1425, 1550, 1675)1800 yards / 570 (615, 660, 730, 800){870, 935, 1030, 1120}(1210, 1305, 1420, 1530) 1645 meters DK weight yarn; featured in Magpie Fibers Solstice DK
TOOLS
Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in a comfortable for working Finished Chest, along with 16” (40 cm) circular needles and set of DPNs, stitch markers: 7 total including 2 distinct

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Test knitters used a lovely selection of alternatives such as Berroco Summer Silk, Holst Garn Coast Uld Bomuld, Cascade Yarns Roslyn, Valley Yarns Conway, Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool, Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. Merino Lux DK & Juniper Moon Farm Zooey. There are pictures of all of these options in the projects tab for this design so you can see the finished look! When looking for alternate yarns, be sure to include a portion of the lace in your swatch and block to see the finished effect.

Note: This design features the stitch patterns in Kate’s Dixie Lace Sweater (no longer available) with updated yarn/gauge, sizing & shaping. Knitters who purchased the original design have received this new version as a gift and will continue to have access to both PDFs.