This sweater accompanies the Skill Building article that discusses how to seam ribbing. The bottom of the sweater is ribbed for several inches, and then the ribbing is gradually changed to stockinette, which transforms the basic silhouette into a fitted garment.

When the sweater is blocked, you have a choice. If you do not stretch out and pin the ribbed section, the ribbing will retain its texture and hug the body. If you block the ribbed section firmly, the sweater will be loose around the midsection, and the ribbed section provides an embossed design.

The short sleeves are worked from the top down with short-row shaping. As the sleeves are worked, ribbing is added to match the ribbing design at the bottom of the sweater. Note that the schematic does not include the sleeves. Due to this construction, the measurements depend upon your row gauge. You determine the length you want as well.