Make this suit-inspired sweater your new favorite work-wardrobe piece. We especially love it for business trips; it won’t wrinkle in the suitcase!
By Mari Lynn Patrick

GAUGE
5 pattern repeats and 12 rows = 4”/10cm over Pattern stitch.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
chest 36 1/2 (40, 43 1/2, 48, 52 1/2)“
length 22 1/2 (22 1/2, 23, 23, 23 1/2)”/57 (57, 58.5, 58.5, 59.5)cm

YARN
RED HEART Eco-Ways Bamboo Wool, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 87yd/80m (bamboo/wool)
• 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) balls #3525 Peacock

CROCHET HOOK
• Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS
• Two buttons—1”/2.5cm diameter
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle