Accentuating Crewneck

A very simple and timeless crewneck sweater that accentuates you without distractions. It has a relaxed body without any shaping so that it fits you no matter what. A couple of subtle details that set this sweater apart from others are the high-low hemline and a slight puff in the close-fitting sleeves, adding a hint of romance and femininity. The perfect sweater for any occasion. Finished bust circumference:

• 94 (106, 115.5, 124.5) ((134, 146, 155.5, 164.5)) cm

• 37½ (42½, 46¼, 49¾) ((53½, 58½, 62¼, 65¾))’’

Designed to be worn with 15-26 cm / 6-10” ease, to fit busts with circumference:

• 70-79 (80-89, 90-99, 100-109) ((110-119, 120-129, 130-139, 140-149)) cm

• 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44) ((44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60))”

To choose the right size for you I suggest you refer to the schematic measurements and also consider the B: Shoulder to shoulder and D: Upper arm circumference measurements.

Gauge

Stockinette stitch after blocking

Yardage

• of each 790 (870, 940, 1010) ((1080, 1180, 1260, 1340)) m

• of each 860 (950, 1030, 1100) ((1180, 1290, 1380, 1470)) yds

Yarn in Sample

Yarn used in sample (Size 85) is 220g of hand-spun (100% Merino wool, 400m/100g), and 4 balls of Drop Kid Silk Mohair (210m/25g), Ash grey colourway, held together.

Needles

• 4.5mm (US 7) circulars 60cm / 24”
• 3.25mm (US 3) circulars or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions

Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, removable stitch markers or bobby-pins.

Techniques

Cable cast-on, lifted increases, Japanese short rows.

Notes

The sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top-down. Back neckline stitches are cast-on, shoulders and neckline are shaped using short rows and lifted increases. Stitches for each front shoulder are picked up along the back shoulders and worked separately with increases shaping the front neckline. Back and front are joined together, simultaneously stitches for sleeves are picked up along the shoulder edges of back and front, and the yoke is continued in the round down to underarm, then body and sleeves are separated and worked separately in the round all the way to the hem and cuffs.

For this project, I recommend using Japanese Short rows or the most invisible short-row technique you know. Instructions do not specify closing short row gaps, instead, closing is implied whenever working over turning points.