In our fast-paced life, we can find ourselves disconnected from those things that truly matter. Life can take unexpected turns, dragging us to the unimportant and superficial.

It is important to stop sometimes and ask: what are the things that matter the most to you? For me, those things are my family, my values, my health, and my self-respect. They give my life meaning, purpose and happiness. Do they match up with yours?

I hope you find the strength to focus more on those things that matter most to you. You’re worth the effort at learning to love the best things of life. Find them and let them take you to a life that is deeply and richly gratifying and joyful.

Things That Matter is a round-yoked sweater that is worked seamlessly from the top down. You start at the neckline with a cable and lace pattern. The cleverly placed increases accommodate your shoulders perfectly and will be hidden in the design. After finishing the yoke pattern some short-rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck to sleeve separation. This design combines my love for cables and some delicate lace for a beautiful sweater with feminine energy and personality.

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
28 (34, 40, 46) (52, 58, 64)”
71 (86, 102, 117) (132, 147, 162) cm
Shown in size 40” (102 cm) and modeled with 4” (10 cm) of positive ease.

YARN
DK weight yarn, approximate amount:
900 (1200, 1500, 1800) (2000, 2200, 2700) yards.
830 (1100, 1370, 1650) (1830, 2010, 2470) meters.

Shown here in Malabrigo Rastita, 100% Wool - Merino; 309 yards (283 meters)/ 100 grams (3.53 ounces): 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) skeins in Sabiduria (color 136).

NEEDLES
US 5 - 3.75 mm

• 16” 40.5 cm and 32” 81 cmcircular needle.
• set of dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop in small circumferences.

US 3 - 3.25 mm

• 16” 40.5 cm and 32” 81 cm circular needle.
• set of dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop in small circumferences.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE
Stockinette St: 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” with US 5 3.75 mm needle, blocked.

NOTIONS
-Markers (one contrasting marker for beginning of round);
-Cable needle;
-Stitch holders or waste yarn;
-Tapestry needle.