Pattern Description from Knit Simple Magazine, Holiday 2006: “Embroidered floral vines that ring the cowl of a basic black stockinette sweater show off those gorgeous shoulders.”

Knit Tip: “Adept with a sewing needle but not a flower girl? Swap in stars, geometrics, zigzags - anything that piques your fancy.”

Materials:

• Simply Soft by Caron International, 6oz/170g, each approx 315yds/288m (acrylic)
• 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls in #9727 black
• 6-strand Embroidery Floss by DMC, each approx 8.7yds/8m (cotton)
• 1 skein each in #470 light avocado green, #3815 dark celadon green, #502 blue green, #726 light topaz, #3705 dark melon, #3837 ultra dark lavender
• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• One size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 40”/102cm length
• One size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)
• Bust 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)“/89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5)cm
• Length 25½ (26, 27, 28, 28½)“/65 (66, 68.5, 71, 72.5)cm
• Upper arm 11½ (12½5, 13½, 14½, 15½)“/29 (31.5, 34.5, 37, 39.5)cm