The yoke of this top down lace sweater for women sizes XS-XL is composed of growing wedges beginning from (a multiple of 6) + 1 stitches at neckline to (a multiple of 15) + 6 at bust. The first 6 stitches of the wedge are repeated at the end of the round for an edge panel. The lace pattern established in the wedge is continued down the body and sleeves of the sweater before a blousy ribbed finish at the hem and cuffs. The sweater is meant to be light and airy worn with a lot of positive ease but an ever so slightly cropped fit to balance out the billowy shape. This sweater can be knitted in the round and worn backwards or forwards. It can also be worked flat and worn as an open front cardigan.

If you’re inclined to swatch, feel free to experiment with different yarn weights and textures for different effects.
This is an intermediate to advanced project that requires knitters to understand lace knitting charts and have experience with top down sweaters.

MATERIALS

Fingering weight yarn held double with silk mohair 750 (850, 900, 1100, 1200 m) each
Size 6 mm needles for knitting in the round, smaller needles for cuffs and hem.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
15 (15, 17, 19, 19) stitch markers with one different to denote beginning of round
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Optional: ribbon for fastening back neck or woven through neckline for decorative finish.

GAUGE
18 sts and 22 rows in stockinette = 10 cm using larger needles
SIZE
Women’s sizes XS - XL accommodating bust sizes from 72 - 118 cm.