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A beautiful top down sweater that is of a very flattering shape for any size!

The lace portion, a beautiful yet fairly simple intertwining leaf pattern on the bottom of this almost tunic like sweater as well as on the lower sleeves adds a lovely interest.

Top has a positive ease of 5-6 inches. Starting with a simple ribbing on the top, a raglan sleeve in a comfortable 3/4 length, that can be adjusted to short or long sleeve as well. (Do buy extra yarn for long sleeves)!!

To fit bust sizes: 34”/36”, 38”/40”, 44”/46”, 48/50”.

Notions:
US size needle 5 (3.75mm) 32inches in length (80.5cm)
US size 5 (3,75mm) either double pointed or 12” in length (30.5cm) for sleeves. 9/10/11 stitch markers (1 being different from others to mark beginning of round) Scrap yarn to hold sleeve portion.

Level of Expertise: Advanced beginner

Abbreviations:
co - cast on
k - knit
kfb - knit 1 in front of stitch, knit 1 in back of stitch (1 stitch increased) k2tog - knit two stitches together (1 st decreased)
rep - repeat
rnd(s) – round(s)
SKP- slip one stitch as if to knit, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over.
yo – yarn over
pm – place marker
rm – remove marker
bo – bind off

Written and charted pattern.

Test knitters comments:
“I never finished a sweater so fast”
“Love the lace part”
“It really fits me”
“My first ever sweater and I love it”

You may like the E-book called “Top it off”, a collection of knitted tops~

The cozy cowl pattern can be found here, called Janvier.