The Smocked Saddle Shoulder Sweater features a smocking pattern, which is used as an attractive detail on stockinette stitch. The saddle shoulders and puff sleeves add extra charm. It is a fun and attractive knit and almost all made in stockinette stitch!
It is a perfect project for anyone looking to learn knitting seamless in the round from top down. The sleeves are also worked in the round down to the cuffs. You can knit the body and sleeves to your required length.

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED
Stitches used: K, k1b, p, yo, kfb, m1k, m1p, k2tog, smocking st.
The pattern comes with stitch explanation and written instructions.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• Drops Nord (shade 20), 5 (5, 6) x 50g balls 850 (850, 1020) m or 930 (930, 1116) yds.
• Drops Kid Silk (shade 32), 5 (5, 5) x 25 g balls 1050 (1050, 1050) m or 1150 (1150, 1150) yds.
NB If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 3.50mm x 40cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 4.50mm x 60cm (US 7).
• 1 Circular needle 5.00 mm x 80cm (US 8).
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 5 Stitch Markers.
ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS
Model wears size L (height 161cm).
Sizes: S, (M, L).
Sweater flat width (top of smocking stitch, slightly stretched) - 48, (50, 52) cm /
19, (19 ¾, 20 ½) in.
Sweater length (from top of the shoulders) - 45, (47, 49) cm / 18, (19, 19 ½) in.
Sleeve length (from top of the shoulders) - 69, (70, 73) cm / 27, (27 ½, 29) in.

GAUGE (Tension): 20 sts and 27 rows = 10cm (4 in), measured over stockinette st pattern, (garment being blocked), using 2 yarns held together and 4.50mm (US 7) needle.
NB Needle size is only a guide - if you get too many stitches for 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches for 10cm, take a smaller needle size. It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your garment won’t be size shown.