Now available as an individual Ravelry download, this pattern was originally published in Making Stories Magazine, Issue 2. There is something about lace around my shoulders that I find immensely elegant. Combined with a circular yoke and top down construction, it’s also simple to knit and simple to wear.
Pullover is constructed top down. Short rows are included to raise the back neck (but may also optionally be omitted). Lace motif is worked between increase rounds of the neck. Sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and worked separately. Because the sweater is top down the length is adjustable and it is easy to try the garment on as you go to choose your own length. (Note that changing length will also change your required yardage.)

Sizes
Finished bust circumference: 36.75 (39.25, 43, 46, 49.25, 52.75, 55.25, 59.25, 62.25, 66, 69.25)” / 93.5 (99.5, 109, 117, 125, 134, 140.5, 150.5, 158, 167.5, 176) cm - recommended to be worn with 5-8” / 12-20 cm of positive ease at the bust. Model wears a size 43” / 109 cm with 5.75” / 14.5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Lanivendole A Heavenly Blend (50% Aquilana wool, 25% alpaca, 25% cashmere; 246 yds / 225 m per 50 g)
or
1000 (1125, 1225, 1355, 1455, 1595, 1750, 1875, 2085, 2325, 2585) yds / 915 (1030, 1120, 1240, 1330, 1460, 1600, 1715, 1910, 2125, 2365) m fingering weight yarn
5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Sample shown is knit in undyed yarn.

Needles
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle with a cable length of at least 24” / 60 cm (or needle size to obtain gauge)
US 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)
US 2.5 / 3 mm circular needle with a cable length of at least 24” / 60 cm (or needle one size smaller than main needle)
US 2.5 / 3 mm double-pointed needles (or needles one size smaller than main needle)
To work this pattern using the magic loop technique for the sleeves, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least 32” / 80 cm instead of double-pointed needles.

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm on larger needles (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
Notions
Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
Cable needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tape measure
Tapestry needle

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Theresa Sindy
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua