Josephine is inspired by the distinctive tubular silhouettes of the 1920s, with a simple one-piece, in-the-round construction. Subtle waist shaping gives an elegant fit, and the combination of yoke and raglan shaping in the upper body creates a wide flattering neckline. Much of the fashion of the 1920s involved simple shapes with embellishments at key focal points. Josephine echoes this style with a deep lace band at the hem and cuffs, while beaded garter ridges add an extra touch of glamour. The yarn is a wool-silk blend which is perfect for this sweater style, as it allows the fabric to drape well while still keeping its shape.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust measurement: 80 (84.5, 88, 94, 100, 106, 109, 115.5, 121.5) cm / 31½ (33¾, 35, 37½, 40, 42½, 43¾, 46 ¼, 48½)”
The sweater is designed to fit with approx. 2.5-7.5cm / 1-3” positive ease.

Materials
1000 (1072, 1104, 1212, 1275, 1334, 1448, 1527, 1651) m / 1093 (1173, 1208, 1326, 1395, 1459, 1584, 1670, 1806) yds of 4-ply / fingering weight yarn
Shown in:
Quince & Co Tern (4-ply / fingering weight; 75% American wool, 25% silk; 202 m / 221 yds per 50g / 1¾oz skein)
Shade: 415 Dusk; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
540 (564, 580, 620, 640, 656, 692, 712, 756) size 6 seed beads

Gauge
26 sts & 38 rows to 10 cm / 4”, measured over stocking stitch in the round with 3.25 mm needles, after blocking.

Needles
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needles, of an appropriate length for the size you are working, and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needles, 60 cm / 24” length, for neckband
0.8 mm crochet hook (or hook small enough to fit through chosen beads)
Tapestry needle for seaming

Notes:
Josephine is worked in the round from the bottom up. Beads are applied with a crochet hook. Both charted and written instructions for the lace pattern are included.