Made of silk and baby alpaca yarn this lace yoke sweater is designed to emphasize feminine allure. The body and sleeves are knit in the round from the bottom up. The body has some positive ease while the sleeves are more fitted. The back neck is shaped with short-rows so the sweater fit comfortable.
Finished size
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL).
Bust circumference: about 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”
(91.5 101.5, 112, 122, 132 cm).
Designed to be worn with 8” (20cm) of positive ease.
Sweater shown measures 44” (112cm).
Yarn
Sportweight ( #2 Fine) or Fingering (#1 Super Fine)
About
XS: 250 g 835 m 915 yds
S: 300 g 1002 m 1098 yds
M: 300 g 1002 m 1098 yds
L: 350 g 1169 m 1281 yds
XL: 400 g 1336 m 1464 yds
Shown here: Drops Baby Alpaca Silk (70% Alpaca, 30% silk;
50 g (4oz) = 183 yds (167 m)
5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls
Shown in color 4314
Needles
Size US 2.5 (3mm); 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle (cir); preferred needle for small circumferences knitting.
Notions
9 stitch markers (m)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Tapestry needle