Dillon takes superb modern drop-shoulder shaping and pairs it with a comfy, slightly oversized silhouette. Slip-stitch side ‘seams’ angle forward just a bit, creating a tapered line that’s incredibly flattering. Cozy long sleeves and a stylish dropped hem are both finished with a casual rolled edge. The result? The perfect, live-in-it sweater with a fantastic fit through the shoulders, and the just right amount of ease.

The design’s seamless top-down construction is simple enough for social knitting, and has clever details—like the self-finished V-neck and faux ‘seams’—that keep the knitter engaged.

Knit holding two different, luxurious, yarns together. The double strand creates a soft and subtly marled fabric, adding depth and dimension to this versatile sweater, while keeping bulk to a minimum.

Garment circumference at bust
36 (39, 41¾, 45, 48, 51, 53¾, 57, 60, 62¼)" [91.5 (99, 106, 114.5, 122, 129.5, 136.5, 145, 152.5, 158) cm]

In the pattern, garment sizes are referred to as sizes 1–10.

Ease
Suggested ease at bust: + 4 to 6" [+ 10 to 15 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 2" [+ 2 to 5 cm]

Sample shown in 39" [99 cm] size, worn with 5½" [14 cm] of positive ease at bust, 1½" [3.5 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
Shibui Birch, 100% extra fine merino, 262 yd [239 m] per 50 g skein; in colorway Tango.
5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins; and

Shibui Pebble, 48% recycled silk, 36% fine merino, 16% cashmere, 224 yd [205 m] per 25 g skein; in colorway Tango.
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins;

or 1180 (1290, 1410, 1550, 1690, 1840, 1990, 2130, 2280, 2400) yds
[1080 (1180, 1290, 1420, 1540, 1680, 1820, 1940, 2080, 2200) m]
each of two fingering weight yarns to be held together, or the same quantity of a sport to DK weight yarn.

Gauge
22 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in in stockinette stitch on US 7 [4.5 mm] needles, after blocking.

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