Brioche rib in two colors grows up in this pullover. The Thandie Funnel Neck combines a laceweight strand and a worsted-weight strand for a two-sided fabric with subtly shifting stripes.

Finished Size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34”, modeled with minimal ease.

Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Laci (100% merino; 1,750 yd 1,600 m/226 g): bleck (gray; MC), 1 skein. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Peru (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% silk; 500 yd 457 m/226 g): tanzanite (purple; CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s).

Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; nine 7⁄16” buttons.

Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in two-color brioche rib, slightly stretched and blocked.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010