Interweave SKU: EP1146

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
Worked in an allover lace pattern that gives way to stockinette stitch at the bodice, this romantic pullover seems to simultaneously betoken fashions of the past and salute the current look. The lace pattern repeats over just six rows and is easy to memorize. The plunging square neckline is finished with a delicate crochet edging.

Finished Size: 34½ (37½, 40½, 42½, 45½, 48½, 50½)“ (87.5 (95, 103, 108, 115.5, 123, 128.5) cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 37½” (95 cm).

Yarn: Patons Grace (100% cotton; 136 yd (125 m0/50 g): #60108 dark blue, 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) balls.

Yarn weight: #2 - Fine

Gauge:

• 22 sts = 5” (12 cm) and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in lacy stripes patt on larger needles
• 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on smaller needles.

Needles:

• Lower Body and Sleeves-Size 9 (5.5 mm).
• Yoke-Size 7 (4.5 mm).
• Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; size D/3 (3-mm) crochet hook.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2003