This pattern has been technically edited and tested.

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The pullover is constructed from the top down. First, the front panel is knitted flat, using German short rows to shape the shoulders and neckline. Once the front section is worked to the underarm, it is set aside. Next, stitches are picked up along the shoulders of the front panel. The back neckline is subtly shaped using short rows to enhance the overall fit. Knitting continues on the back panel until reaching the underarm level, where both the front and back panels are joined together. The body is worked in the round to the hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round.

SIZE GUIDE

To pick the correct size, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust. The recommended ease is 15 to 25 cm / 6 to 9¾”. Sample shown in size XS with 22.5 cm / 8¾” positive ease.

Please note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if the pullover is knitted in the correct gauge.

SIZES

XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL)

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

105.5 (112.5, 116.5, 123.5)(128, 136.5, 145.5)(154.5, 165.5) cm /
41½ (44¼, 46, 48½)(50¼, 53¾, 57¼)(60¾, 65¼) inches

GAUGE

18 sts and 25.5 rows / rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch, using size 4 mm / US 6 needle, after blocking.

YARN

1 strand of fingering weight yarn (Y1) and 1 strand of lace weight yarn (Y2) are held together throughout the pattern.

Y1:

Sample 1: Woollentwine Fibrestudio BFL/Masham 4 ply (75% bluefaced leicester, 25% mid brown masham; 400 m / 437.5 yards per 100 g)
Fingering weight yarn (shown in “Blush”)
3 (3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4)(4, 5) skeins

Sample 2: Knitting for Olive Merino (100% non-mulesed merino; 250 m / 273.5 yards per 50 g)
Fingering weight yarn (shown in “Cloud”)
4 (4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6)(7, 7) balls

OR fingering weight yarn with approximately
910 (990, 1065, 1165)(1265, 1345, 1495)(1570, 1675) metres /
995 (1085, 1165, 1275)(1385, 1470, 1635)(1715, 1830) yards

Y2:

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m / 246 yards per 25 g)
Lace weight yarn (both samples shown in “Soft Rose”)
5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8)(8, 9) balls

OR lace weight yarn with approximately
995 (1080, 1165, 1275)(1385, 1470, 1635)(1720, 1830) metres /
1090 (1180, 1275, 1395)(1515, 1610, 1790)(1880, 2000) yards

NEEDLES

One 3 mm / *US 2 or US 3 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer for hem and cuff.
*(Since 3 mm needle does not exist in US size, choose a size that allows you to obtain the gauge.)
One 4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer for body and sleeves.
Optional:
(One set of 4 mm / US 6 DPNs or longer circular needle for working sleeves in the round, one 3.5 mm / US E-4 crochet hook for neckline finishing)

NOTIONS

2 lockable stitch markers, stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

Thank you nami44 (technical editor) and my amazing test knitters for your support:

rita63046
KnittingCC
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