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A simple shape drapes and curves around the beauty of the human form.

Finished Measurements

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

To fit bust sizes 32–38 (38–44, 44–50, 50–56, 56–62, 62–68)” / 81.5–96.5 (96.5–112, 112–127, 127–142, 142–157.5, 157.5–173) cm
Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 44” (112 cm) circumference bust

Yarn
Sweater version:
Mewesic by Green Mountain Spinnery (100% Targhee Wool; 180 yds (165 m) / 2 oz (57 g)); 11 (12, 13, 14, 14, 15) skeins or 1935 (2155, 2220, 2370, 2460, 2610) yds / 1770 (1970, 2030, 2165, 2250, 2385) m in color Brick House

Vest version:
Sylvan Spirit by Green Mountain Spinnery (50% Targhee Wool/50% Tencel; 180 yds (165 m) / 2 oz (57 g)); 8 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins or 1310 (1460, 1505, 1610, 1670, 1770) yds / 1200 (1335, 1375, 1470, 1525, 1620) m in color Antique Brass

Needles
Needle A:
32-40” (81-101 cm) circular needle or straight needles, for body of sweater
Double-pointed needles (dpns) (or preferred method for small circumference knitting), for sleeves (Sweater version only)
Suggested size: US 7 (4.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge

Needle B:
32-40” (81-101 cm) circular or straight needles, for ribbing at end of sweater
16” (40 cm) circular needle for ribbing at armhole (Vest version only)
Double-pointed needles (dpns) (or preferred method for small circumference knitting), for sleeves (Sweater version only)
Suggested size: US 6 (4 mm), or one size smaller than that needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
19 sts and 31 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking

Notes
Sweater is worked sideways, with fabric moving on the bias within it. It starts with a lace border (this is the right front band of the sweater), and then continues with lace along the right edge (the top of the sweater) and rib along the left edge (the bottom of the sweater). Waste yarn is placed for the right armhole as for an afterthought pocket or heel, and the left armhole is worked by splitting the fabric into two pieces and working them concurrently (as you might for two shoulders of a sweater). The sweater is finished with ribbing (this is part of the hem of the sweater). For the vest version, stitches are picked up along the armholes and worked in the round for a short armband; for the sweater version, stitches are picked up along the armholes and a short row sleeve cap is worked to shape them. From there, the sleeves are worked in the round in stockinette to a lace and ribbed cuff.