Pattern description from Knit Simple, Fall 2006: “Along with horizontal stripes and vertical ribbed sleeves, this sweater’s got a bit of the diagonal in the form of a two-color slip-stitch pattern that slants to one side.”

Knit Tip: “Get into the rhythm of slip stitching and enjoy how quickly the loops fly off the needles.”

Materials:

• Freestyle by Dale of Norway, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 88yd/80m (wool)
• 9 (10, 11, 12) balls in #3172 brown (A)
• 5 (6, 6, 7) balls in #9133 green (B)
• One pair each sizes 9 and 10 (5.5 and 6mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle 16”/40cm long
• Stitch holder

Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Chest 41 (44, 47, 51)“/104 (111.5, 119, 129.5)cm
• Length 24½ (25½, 26, 27)“/62.5 (64.5, 66, 68.5)cm
• Upper arm 17 (18, 19, 20)“/43 (45.5, 48, 50.5)cm

Additional Gauge: 26 sts and 22 rows to 4”/10cm over k1, p1 rib (unstretched) using larger needles.