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Vineyards are planted in long rows, line after line of elegant grape vines. These striking lines come to life in the Vertical sweater: a simple shape, subtly textured yarn, and a very light weight. Whether you knit the long- or short-sleeved version, this wispy sweater is perfect for hot summer days and elegant nights.

Sizes: To fit women’s size extra small (30”-32”), small (33½”-35½”), medium (36”-38”), large (39”-41”), curvy/xl (41½”-43½”), and buxom/2x (44½”-46½”), worn with 1”-3” ease.

Yarn: Lace weight, approximately 1125 (1350, 1350, 1575, 1775, 2000) yards.
Long sleeve sweater shown in Shibui Knits Pebble in ivory, 224 yds (205 m) / 25 g, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Gauge: 26 sts & 40 rows/rounds / 4” (10 cm) in vertical lace pattern after blocking using US 1-4 (2.5-3.25 mm) or size needed to get gauge.
For proper fit, take time to check gauge.

Notions: stitch markers (one unique), stitch holder/waste yarn, darning needle

Pattern notes: Front and back hems are worked flat then joined and body is knit in the round to underarm. Sleeves are worked in the round to underarm then joined to body. Raglan shaping is worked flat.

This sweater showcases long vertical columns of lace, features long or short sleeves, and may be knit using a variety of yarns: silk, linen, cotton, wool, or exotic fibers. Invisibly weave in ends and the sweater may be worn with either side as the right side.

This pattern is part of Northwest Knits & Eats available in print and e-book formats. Patterns in the book are Coast shawl, Crush shawl, Double Barrel socks, Grist sweater, Piece o’ Cake hat + mittens, and Vertical sweater.

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