This dolman-style pullover begins with stitches cast on for the lower front, which is worked up to the armholes, then stitches are cast on for both sleeves. The body and sleeves continue over the shoulders—with the neck shaped along the way—and back down to the armholes, at which point the sleeve stitches are bound off and the body continues to the lower back. After a couple of seams, cuffs, and a neckband are worked, beads are attached for a little glam along the sleeves.

Finished Size About 36½ (40½, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½)“ (92.5 103, 113, 123, 133.5, 143.5 cm) bust circumference and 32½ (37, 40½, 45, 48½, 53)” (82.5 94, 103, 114.5, 123, 134.5 cm) hip circumference. Designed to be worn with about 4” to 5” (10 to 12.5 cm) of positive ease at the bust. Pullover shown measures 36½“ (92.5 cm) at bust.

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd 206 m/ 120 g): Betty Draper’s Blue, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. DK weight (#3 Light).

Needles Body and Sleeves: size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 32” (80 cm) or longer circular (cir); Ribbing: size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm): 16” and 24” (40 and 60 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker (m); removable markers or waste yarn; stitch holder; tapestry needle; 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65) grams size 6/0 seed beads in an assortment of pearlescent, crystal, and matte finishes to coordinate with MC; sewing thread to match yarn color; sharp-point sewing needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.

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