This romantic piece has the elegance of a Victorian blouse thanks to the faux smock work in the front and hems with a picot edging.

Grass stitch columns, placed against a stocking stitch background, create a subtle texture that is easy to work. This pattern adorns the front and is echoed in the sleeves and back, bringing unity and grace to the design.

The pullover is knitted in the round from the bottom up. Body and sleeves are worked as separate tubes from the lower edge to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and knitted in a tapered tube. This makes reading the charts easier, and there is only a small seam under the armhole to sew up after the knitting is complete. Sleeve, waist and front neck shaping are added for a tailored fit. Together with the raglan shaping this gives the pullover good structure and stability to make it always hang straight.

For your convenience, there are separate instructions in an attractive layout for each size (36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46). You may find my full descriptions easier to follow than the standard brief and cryptic ones.

The light knitted fabric in fingering weight wool will keep you comfortably warm. For women who desire elegance in daily life.