“This sweater is an updated version of the ‘poor boy’ sweater from the mid-1960s. It has clean lines, is fitted, is slightly cropped, and has three-quarter-length sleeves… . This sweater is knit in one piece and seaming is minimized by the elimination of shoulder seams and set-in sleeves.”

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Measurements:

• Bust: 33.5 (35, 37.5, 39)“
• Length: 18 (19, 20, 21)“
• Includes directions for shorter length, if you like a bare midriff look

Materials:

• 7 (8, 9, 10) balls Jaeger Siena 4 Ply (100% mercerized cotton; 50 g; 153 yds), Color 401
• 3.25 mm / US 3 needles or size required to obtain gauge
• 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needles (100 cm / 40”)
• 2.75 mm / US 2 needles
• 2.75 mm / US 2 circular needles (60 cm / 24”)
• Coilless knitter’s safety pins
• Row counter