Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Fall 2007: “Cross your heart and hope to ply Betty Monroe’s diamond-dotted pullover, knit in ‘Julia’ from Nashua Handknits/Westminster Fibers. The focal crossover diamond-cable motif is worked in the round from the center out. The sleeves and ribbed borders are picked up and knit down.”

“Standard-fitting pullover with center square and added on ribbed sleeves, lower edge and collar.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large)
• Bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)“/86 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127)cm
• Length (blocked) 19½ (21½, 23½, 25½, 27½)“/49.5 (55, 59.5, 65, 69.5)cm
• Upper arm 13 (14, 15, 16¼, 17½)“/33 (33.5, 38, 41, 44.5)cm

Materials:

• 12 (12, 13, 15, 16) 1¾oz/50g skeins (each approx 93yd/85m) of Nashua Handknits/Westminster Fibers, Inc. Julia (wool/alpaca/mohair) in #6396 deep blue sea
• One set (5) size 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles (dpn) or size to obtain gauge
• Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, one each 24”/60cm and 32”/80cm lengths
• Stitch markers, st holders
• Several yards waste yarn (in same weight as the garment)

Note: Pullover is worked from a central square that is worked in rounds, beg at the center. Then the sleeves, collar and lower edges are added onto the 4 sides of the square. For the best finish and fit of the garment, be sure to block in stages as directed in the instructions.