This flattering sweater features a diamond pattern made with just knits and purls. With just a bit of curvy ribbed shaping, the eye tricking rib creates a visual waist nipping effect.

Gauge:

18.5 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in St st
21.5 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in Diamond patt and 2x2 Rib
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Finished Measurements Bust: 32 (34, 38, 42, 46, 51, 54, 58)“/81.5 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 129.5, 137, 147.5) cm Length: 20 1/2 (21, 21 1/2, 22, 23, 23, 24 1/2, 25 1/2)”/52 (53.5, 54.5, 56, 58.5, 58.5, 62, 65) cm

Materials:

Zealana Heron (80% merino wool, 20% possum; 50g/109yd) 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls #03 Lichen
Size 7 US (4.5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Size 7 US (4.5mm) 24”/60cm long circular needle

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