This pattern is available in English & in German.

Simply Flattering is knit from the top down and features set-in sleeves that are knit simultaneously, with the upper body.

The flattering fit comes from the shaping since the pullover is fitted at the top and then slightly flares out because of its A-Line shaping and its rounded shirt-tail finish at the bottom. Best of all, the shirt-tail shaping is worked without using short-rows.

Fitting tips are provided in the pattern and since it is worked from the top down, it can be tried on while still on the needles.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M, L1, L2) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) – to fit 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)(42, 44, 48, 52, 56)” chest /to fit 81 (86, 91, 97, 102) (107, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm chest

Yarn:
Heavy Lace Yarn, Light Fingering or Fingering weight yarn approx. 900 (950, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1300)(1400, 1450, 1500, 1600) yards/ 823 (869, 960, 1052, 1143, 1189)(1280, 1326, 1372, 1463) meters

Gauge:
24 sts & 36 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger sized needles, after blocking.
Instructions are provided on how to adjust the pattern if you end up with a 24 sts & 32 rows gauge.

Needles:
U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) circular 16” & 32’’ needle & DPN (if not using magic loop) use the size needles that gets gauge
U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) circular 32” needle & DPN (if not using magic loop) Optional: U.S. 0 (2 mm) circular 24” needles – used only to pick up stitches.

Notions:
Two spare circular needles, sizes U.S. 3 or 4.
Scrap yarn or spare needle to hold stitches, different colored stitch markers, hook stitch markers, tapestry needle