The first design I ever had published in Knitty was Abrazo Vest in 2008…. it blows my mind to think about how little I knew then compared to now (and I still have a ton to learn!)! As an ode to Abrazo I’m taking cables and plugging them into a sweater construction I’ve been playing with for the last few years. The Novus construction is a seamless side-to-side construction that uses panels to connect flat pieces that look in no way like a sweater into a well fitting garment!
This might be one of those patterns you just need to knit to understand… and once you do I have a whole collection of sweaters for you to knit next!

Jul Designs is offering a 10% of discount on closures… how cool is that?
Use code NELKIN10 at checkout!
http://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/
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SIZE
XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X
To fit bust 31, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 inches/ 79, 86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137 cm with approximately 4 inches/10 cm ease.
Shown in size S on a 34-inch bust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust/Chest Circumference: 35, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58 inches/89, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147 cm
Length from Shoulder: 21, 21, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24 inches/ 53, 53, 58, 58, 61, 61, 61 cm

MATERIALS
Miss Babs K2 100% merino wool; 240 yd/219 m per 205g skein; color: Field Mouse, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 skeins
US # 10/6mm 32-inch or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gaugesleeves and body
A spare needle of the same size, for back
US # 10/6mm 40-inch or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge for collar

Notions
Tapestry needle
US #10-J/6mm crochet hook and scrap yarn for provisional cast on
Stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding unworked sts
Jul Designs’ Mod Loop Snap Closure; Truffle