Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “The right front side is worked through the armhole shaping, then set aside while the corresponding right back side is worked. Then the two are joined with stitches cast on for the shoulder, and the entire body is worked to the left armhole (with the neck shaped along the way) and finally to the left side seam.”

Finished Size: 32 (35, 39, 43, 47, 50)“ (81.5 (89, 99, 109, 119.5, 127) cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 35” (89 cm).

Yarn: Classic Elite Beatrice (100% merino; 63 yd (57 m)/50g): #3258 Rosso di Roma, 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14) balls.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 13 sts and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern st, slightly stretched widthwise, after blocking.

Needles: Size 10½ (6.5 cm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle; spare needle same size or slightly smaller than main needles.

Originally Published: Knitting Daily, 2006