A wide boatneck and bouncy superwash yarn make a traditional Aran sweater modern. Piece is begun in the round and split at underarms with twisted stitches and cable pattern.

Finished Size 31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 45¾, 47¾)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35¾ “.

Yarn Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 218 yd 199 m/3½ oz 100 g): #30 azalea pink, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in rev St st on larger needle.