The unexpected element of standout sleeves is a fresh take on the V-neck sweater.

This sweater is knit from the bottom up in the round and is seamless. A pretty double leaf lace center panel runs up the front, splitting into left and right halves as you continue up the neckline to the top.

Shoulders are shaped using short rows for a nice fit. The 3-needle bind off method is used to seam the shoulders.

The generous sleeves are then picked up and knit down to the gathered cuffs. They are knit in the round with a beautiful bobble lace stitch that is both charted and written out.

Sleeves are then gathered at the cuffs and finished with a bit of ribbing. Finally, the V-neck is finished with a wide ribbed edging, which is also worked in the round.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: 36 (40 ½, 44 ½, 48, 52, 56 ½, 60)" [91.5 (103, 113, 122, 132, 143.5, 152.5) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or bust sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm]. Intended positive ease of at least 5-9" [12.5-23 cm].

Skill Level: Intermediate 2

Yarn Used: Purl Soho Flax Down (43% Baby Alpaca/42% Extra Fine Merino Wool/15% Linen); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 8) hanks in True Turquoise.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 14 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A light worsted/dk-weight yarn in a wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 20-22 sts = 4" [10 cm] on size 6-8 [4-5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 920 (1025, 1115, 1215, 1335, 1490, 1615) yds [845 (942, 1024, 1116, 1227, 1369, 1484) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Misti Alpaca Tonos Worsted TW35, Lang Yarns Yak, Cascade Yarns® Alpaca Lana D'Oro, Quince & Co. Owl, Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino, Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Hand Dyes
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 7 [4.5 mm] 32-40" [80-100 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 7 [4.5 mm] 16" [40 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working neckline edging and sleeves in the round;  Size 7 [4.5 mm] double pointed needles [DPNs] OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working cuffs in the round (or use longer needle and magic loop method).

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