The addition of a lace centre panel to this classic sweater adds softness and interest to a classic boxy shape for a feminine twist. Drop shoulders continue the soft boxy feel with shaping on sleeve tops to create the garment structure. A wide neck is given structure by adding a two by two ribbed neckband, worked after pieces are seamed and the sweater is almost complete.
SIZES
To fit bust: 76-81 86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132 cm (30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in)
RECOMMENDED EASE
The sweater is intended to fit with 10-15 cm (4-6 in) of positive ease, measured around chest. Sample shown in second size.
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust (at underarm): 91 102: 113: 124: 135: 146 cm (36.5 41: 45: 49.5: 54: 58.5 in)
Length (from shoulder): 51 52: 53: 54.5: 56: 58.5 cm (20 20.25: 20.5: 21: 21.5: 22.5 in)
Sleeve seam: 32 cm (12.5 in)
YARN
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank)
in Appleby Castle – 4 5: 5: 6: 6: 7 hanks
NEEDLES
1 pair 2.75mm (US 2) needles (or size to obtain gauge)
1 pair 3mm (US 2.5) needles (or size to obtain gauge)
TENSION
29 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.