from the designer: “I’ve wanted to make this sweater for years.

”I like the way this design allows everything to be seen -- except the fun parts. Fluffy bits to cover my fluffy bits, don’t-cha-know.

“This pattern is both easy to knit and slightly tricky. Since it’s made to fit you, you’ll have to work out some of the numbers yourself. So, for example, the width of the stripe of fluff will depend on how much you want to cover up. I chose 6”, so that’s what I’ve included as a base number.”

SIZE

XXSXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 3638, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 inches

Length: To fit

MATERIALS

MC K1 C2 Douceur et Soie 70% baby mohair, 30% silk; 225yds/202.5m per 25g skein; color #8549 Deep Garnet; 11, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 skeins

CC Muench Yarns Esprit 100% Nylon; 88yds/79.2m per 50g skein; color #24 Dark Red; 11, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 skeins

1 set US #13/9mm straight needles

24 inch (60cm) US #13/9mm circular needle

3 yds sheer ribbon in complementary color

tapestry needle

2 stitch holders

126134, 140, 148, 154, 162, 168, 176 4mm beads

Optional

flat-backed beads (cabochons)

fabric glue

GAUGE

2.5 sts/3.5 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch using MC