The unexpected element of standout sleeves is a fresh take on the V-neck sweater.

This sweater is knit from the bottom up in the round and is seamless. A pretty double leaf lace center panel runs up the front, splitting into left and right halves as you continue up the neckline to the top.

Shoulders are shaped using short rows for a nice fit. The 3-needle bind off method is used to seam the shoulders.

The generous sleeves are then picked up and knit down to the gathered cuffs. They are knit in the round with a beautiful bobble lace stitch that is both charted and written out.

Sleeves are then gathered at the cuffs and finished with a bit of ribbing.

Finally, the V-neck is finished with a wide ribbed edging, which is also worked in the round.

Approximate total yardage required: 920 (1025, 1115, 1215, 1335, 1490, 1615) yds / 845 (942, 1024, 1116, 1227, 1369, 1484) m.
GAUGE: 14 sts = 3” / 7.5 cm and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st, blocked

APPROX FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS: 36 (40 ½, 44 ½, 48, 52, 56 ½, 60)“ / 91.5 (103, 113, 122, 132, 143.5, 152.5) cm. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or bust sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)” / 71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm. Intended positive ease of at least 5-9” / 12.5-23 cm.

Shown in size S on 34” / 86.5 cm model in Purl Soho Flax Down in True Turquoise. Yarn substitutes suggested above.