The airiness of this pullover comes from the semi-lace ribbed stitch pattern which forms vertical and diagonal stripes, making it lightweight and drapey — in other words, the perfect summer sweater! The fabric opens up when worn, lending additional curves to the drop shoulder and boat neck design.

Time: 58 Hours pattern

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials: Fine weight yarn (Yarn weight 2)

Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (100% Mercerized cotton, 136 yards 125 meters/50 grams): #526 Ashes (9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls).

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) straight or circular needles

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

Pattern Notes: The garment is knitted bottom-up in pieces and then sewn together.