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![Welted Epaulette (Option A) knit with Isager Japansk Bomuld cotton tape in Nearl Black.](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/670276123/C0F736F4-C3E7-48D0-8773-96D130531794_small2.jpg)
![Garter stitch epaulettes (Option B) knit with a strand of Purl Soho Linen Quill and a strand of Ito Tategami held together.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/654074672/TO1C1358_small2.jpg)
![Welted epaulettes, with the body of the sweater knit in MadelineTosh Twist Light in Thunderstorm.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/670276140/259E71A1-35C6-48C8-B9D6-918922733561_small2.jpg)
![Softwear Update has a boxy shape and drop shoulders.](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/670276263/799E388D-1F87-4C71-B471-910596B1F209_small2.jpg)
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![Softwear Update in the bright Arizona sun.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/654074675/TO1C1301_small2.jpg)
![Moss stitch panels on each side of Softwear Update give the boxy body a sort of tailored look.](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/654074683/TO1C1368_small2.jpg)
![Holding a strand of sock yarn together with the novelty yarn gives the garter stitch epaulettes a bit of texture and more structure.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/654074671/TO1C1364_small2.jpg)
![Sweater focus.](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/no-law-knits/654074665/fullsizeoutput_2472_small2.jpeg)
Softwear Update
Softwear Update
Pattern Description
There are two epaulette options. Option A is a welted epaulette, seen in the photos of the blue and black sweater. Option B is a garter stitch epaulette (see the pink & white sweater in the photos), which uses short rows to create the triangle shape and is quite simple and quick to knit.
The rest of the sweater hangs from the epaulettes and is knit from the top down. Softwear update has dropped, 3/4-length sleeves and a boxy shape with Moss Stitch panels under the arms.
The v-neck and boxy shape are flattering on a wide variety of body shapes. This sweater can be knit with an excess of ease and still look great!
In the photos, I’m wearing a size C on a 37” bust.
Sizing
Softwear update is meant to be worn with at least 4” of ease around the bust.
Bust Circumference Size: in(cm):
A: 36.75(92)
B: 40(100)
C: 44(110) pictured
D: 47.25(118)
E: 50.75(127)
F: 52.75 (132)
G: 56(140)
H: 60(150)
Yarn Requirements
MC
Size: yds(m)
A: 940(860)
B: 980(900)
C: 1090(1000)
D: 1140(1050)
E: 1220(1120)
F: 1310(1190)
G: 1390(1270)
H: 1440(1317)
Epaulettes
Size: OptionA yds(m)/OptionB yds(m)
A: 80(75)/90(83)
B: 85(80)/95(87)
C: 115(105)/125(115)
D: 125(115)/135(125)
E: 150(135)/160(147)
F: 150(135)/160(147)
G: 175(160)/185(170)
H: 205(190)/215(197)
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