The Natalie Sweater is knitted side to side in three pieces—the sleeves and upper body plus two identical bottom pieces—that are then seamed to create a sweater that’s simple but striking.

Designer Laura Peters

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 40”; modeled with 5” of positive ease.

Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd / 1.75 oz): #24647 currant, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17) skeins. Yarn distributed by Crafts Group LLC.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 24” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; cable needle; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in rev St st; 18 sts of Sleeve chart = 2.25” wide; 16 sts of O Knot chart = 2.5” wide; 48 sts of Cable chart = 6.5” wide.

Notes This pullover is worked in three pieces side to side and seamed. The first piece begins at the right sleeve cuff, is worked across the upper body, and ends at the left sleeve cuff. The two lower body pieces are identical. The selvedge edge of each lower body piece is sewn to the selvedge edge of the upper body/sleeves piece.