A super simple, slightly cropped sweater with a gorgeous lace pattern.

We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and, after a little short row shaping, work down the back to the underarm, shaping for armholes. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm, shaping the neckline and armholes as we go. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem, working a simple but stunning lace pattern and delicate twisted ribbing. We pick up stitches round each armhole for the sleeves and work them in the round to the cuff. Finally, stitches are picked up round the neckline and worked in twisted ribbing. We recommend this sweater is worn with 15 cm/6” positive ease at the chest.

I normally name patterns for places I’ve visited recently – in the past it was usually mountains I’d climbed in my last adventure. Now at eight months pregnant, my patterns are being named after places closer to home. Auldhouse is just down the road from my house and the location of a fantastic toddler group – how times change!

Suggested Yarn: Kaos Yarn Chunky Andean Wool (100% organic superfine merino, 100 m/109 yds per 50 g skein)
Colourway Electric

Meterage (500, 550, 600) 820, 890, 955 {1225, 1305, 1380} m
Yardage (540, 600, 660) 900, 970, 1040 {1340, 1425, 1505} yds

Dimensions (Metric):
Recommended Ease: 15 cm at the chest
Garment Chest Circumference: (85, 95, 105) [115, 125, 135] {145, 155, 165} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (35, 35, 35) [40, 40, 40] {45, 45, 45} cm
Upper Arm Circumference: (30, 32.5, 36) [39, 40, 42.5] {46, 48, 50} cm (with instructions for increasing upper arm circumference)
Sleeve Underarm to Cuff: 46 cm (with instructions for increasing sleeve length)

Dimensions (Imperial):
Recommended Ease: 6” at the chest
Garment Chest Circumference: (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54] {58, 62, 66}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (14, 14, 14) [16, 16, 16] {18, 18, 18}”
Upper Arm Circumference: (12, 13, 14½) [15½, 16, 17] {18½, 19½, 20}” (with instructions for increasing upper arm circumference)
Sleeve Length Underarm to Cuff: 18½” (with instructions for longer sleeves)

Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 100 cm/40” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge

Gauge: 13 sts and 19 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, stitch holder/waste yarn/spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.

Techniques: Work flat and in the round; knit and purl; knit into back loops, cast on and bind off; knitted increases and decreases – m1L, m1R, k2tog, k3tog, ssk, p2tog, yo; lace knitting involves gathered stitches (instructions given), pick up and knit (instructions given), work short rows (instructions given).

Many thanks to my wonderful tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to fabulous test knitters lulualex, elhbenson, saritaypunto, sharktastic, hockeyrachel, Buckaroo, lisakilbey, knitndough and connief.