I designed this V-neck sweater on a US 10 (6 mm) needle because I wanted one at this gauge with a deep V-neckline. The samples were knit in Fingering & Mohair held together; however, you can use DK or Worsted as well. It will fly off your needles! I added simple texture to the hemline and sleeves.

This sweater is knit top-down making it very easy to alter the length of the sleeves or body. I’ve included both hip- and tunic- lengths, with optional A-line shaping increases. This is an intermediate or adventuresome advanced beginner sweater featuring a box top fit with neckline short rows, dropped shoulders, a deep V-neckline, and long sleeves.

Enjoy!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Blue sweater is shown in Size 3 on a 38-inch (96.5 cm) bust with approximately 7 inches (18 cm) of positive ease.

Pink sweater is shown in Size 2 on a 38-inch (96.5 cm) bust with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

• Bust circumference: 37 (40, 45, 51, 56, 62) inches 94 (102, 114.3, 129.5, 142.2, 157.5) cm
• V-neck depth (measured from bottom of back neck ribbing to top of ribbing at CDD):
  • With 1-inch (2.5 cm) of ribbing: 8.5 (9.5, 11, 11, 11, 11) inches 21.6 (24.1, 27.9, 27.9, 27.9, 27.9) cm
  • With 2 inches (5 cm) of ribbing: 7.5 (8.5, 10, 10, 10, 10) inches 19.1 (21.6, 25.4, 25.4, 25.4, 25.4) cm
• Shoulder length (each side): 5.75 (6, 6.75, 8.25, 9.5, 11) inches 14.6 (15.2, 17.1, 21, 24.1, 27.99) cm
• Armhole depth: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) inches 17.8 (17.8, 20.3, 20.3, 22.9, 22.9) cm
• Upper sleeve circumference: 15 (17, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5) inches 33 (33, 36, 38, 41, 41) cm
• Sleeve length from underarm to hem: 18 inches (46 cm), or desired length
• Wrist circumference: 6.5 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8) inches 16.5 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 20.5) cm
• Body length from underarm to hem:
  • Hip-length: 14 inches (35.6 cm), or desired length
  • Tunic-length: 21 inches (53.3 cm), or desired length

Yarn

Tunic-Length - Blue

• Fingering: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Madeline Tosh Twist Light in color Midnight Pass, 474 yards (432 meters)/118 g skein, 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, or 889 (946, 1087, 1217, 1339, 1460) yards of fingering weight yarn, and

• Mohair: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Madeline Tosh Impressions in color Midnight Pass, 420 yards (384 meters)/46 g skein, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, or 889 (946, 1087, 1217, 1339, 1460) yards of mohair lace weight yarn.

Or, if using DK weight yarn instead of fingering and mohair: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of DK weight yarn, 250 yards (230 meters)/100 g skein, or 1089 (1146, 1287, 1417, 1539, 1660) yards of DK weight yarn.

Hip-Length - Pink

• Fingering: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Malabrigo Yarn Sock in color 857 Light of Love, 440 yards (402 meters)/100 g skein, 100% Merino, or 795 (846, 962, 1087, 1207, 1315) yards of fingering weight yarn, and

• Mohair: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Pascuali Mohair Bliss in color 818 Pink, 328 yards (300 meters)/25 g skein, 60% Goat Mohair, 40% Mulberry Silk, or 795 (846, 962, 1087, 1207, 1315) yards of mohair lace weight yarn.

Or, if using DK weight yarn instead of fingering and mohair: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of DK weight yarn, 250 yards (230 meters)/100 g skein, or 995 (1046, 1162, 1287, 1407, 1515) yards of DK weight yarn.

Note: Size 3 45.5-inch (115.5 cm) bust circumference in the hip-length is the line between 2 or 3 skeins of fingering weight yarn, and 3 or 4 of the 25 grams skeins of mohair. I was able to finish with 2 skeins of sock with only 10 grams left, and 3 skeins of mohair with only 7 grams left. If you are comfortable potentially shortening the body or sleeves if you are running short, then you can adjust the skein recommendations above for Size 3.

Needles and Notions

US 10 (6 mm) circular needles; long cord for body in the round; 16 inches (40 cm) or double-points for sleeves.

US 8 (5.5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) cord for the neck ribbing. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge

16 stitches and 23 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette St on US 10 (6 mm) needles. Please block swatch to check gauge.

Technical Editing by Bronwyn Hahn.