The all-over, delicate rib pattern in this sweater is just a two-row repeat that’s easy to memorize. Both body and sleeves are worked sideways, allowing the rib to give vertical lines for a flattering look. An understated shell border is added at all edges for a clean, finished look.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 34 (36, 38½, 41, 43½)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 34”, modeled with ½” of positive ease.

Yarn DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton; 170 yd 155 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #07 spring rose, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Hook Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m), 2; yarn needle .

Gauge 16½ sts and 13 rows = 4” in rib patt with larger hook, blocked.

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NOTES

• Pullover is worked sideways in pieces with front, back, and sleeves worked separately. To modify body / sleeve length, change the number of stitches. To modify bust size or sleeve width, change the number of rows.

• Beginning chain 2 counts as a stitch on right-side (RS) rows but not on wrong-side (WS) rows unless otherwise stated. Therefore, right-side rows will have 1 stitch more and wrong side rows will have 1 stitch fewer.

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