Worked mainly in the round, with a split lace hem at the bottom edges of body and 3/4 length sleeves, the focal points of this raglan-sleeved pullover (besides the lace edgings) are the Four Sisters lace pattern on the sleeves, and the twist stitch columns which help shape and define the waist. The worsted-weight yarn works up quickly on US size 8 needles. The specified yarn is a cotton blend, but for a cool weather/holiday version, one of the many wool/silk blends would also work beautifully: some possibilities are S. Charles Collezione Dynasty, Tahki Savoy, Cascade Venezia, or Plymouth Royal Silk Merino. The lace split hems of the body and sleeves are worked back and forth, then joined to work the remainder of body and sleeves (to the bottom of armholes) in the round. Directions are also given for working non-split lace hems, in the round. To taper the neckband slightly while continuing the lace pattern, you will change to a US size 7 and then a US size 6 needle.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate: skills used include lace knitting, reading chart, picking up sts for neckband.

GAUGE
18 sts/22 rows to 4” in st st; approx 17 sts to 4” (21 sts to 5”) in Bead Stitch patt. Check gauge on blocked swatch.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Berroco Touche’, 50% cotton/50% Rayon, 89 yds/82 m per 50 gm skein, color #7930, 8 (8, 9, 10 ,11, 12, 12, 13) skeins.
Needles: US size 8/5 mm circular needle, 24-47” depending on selected size.
US size 8/5 mm double pointed (dp) needles, one set, for sleeves.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
US size 7/4.5 mm circular needle, 16-24”, for lace neckband.
US size 6/4 mm circular needle, 16-24”, for lace neckband.
Notions: Stitch holders, extra needles or waste yarn

SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
XS S M L XL 1X 2X 3X
Bust 32 35 38 41½ 44½ 48 51 54½ in
81 89 97 105 113 122 130 138 cm
Waist 28 31 34 37½ 40½ 44 47 50½ in
71 79 86 95 103 112 119 128 cm
Hip 33 36 39 42½ 45½ 49 52 55½ in
84 91 99 108 116 124 132 141 cm
Length 19½ 20 20½ 21 21½ 22 22 22 in
50 51 52 53 55 56 56 56 cm
Sleeve length 13½ 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 in
34 34 33 36 36 36 36 36 cm
Upper arm circ 12 12½ 13 14 15 16 16½ 17 in
30 32 33 36 38 41 42 43 cm
Shown in size S, modeled with 1.5”/4 cm positive ease.