Slip-stitch patterns zig and zag and keep the knitting zipping along in this entertaining top-down design. A traditional shape with a modern twist: Pacific Crest’s circular yoke has underarm shaping that adds ease and increased mobility to the garment.

The pattern includes an extensive ‘Notes’ file, with suggestions on customizing the design to suit your style or your stash.

Garment circumference at bust
(30, 33¼, 36¾, 40) (43¼, 46¾, 50, 53¼) (56¾, 58¼, 61¾, 65)“
[76, 84.5, 93, 101.5] [110, 118.5, 127, 135.5] [144, 148, 156.5, 165] cm

Suggested ease
+ 3 to 5” [+ 7.5 to 12.5 cm] at bust, + 1 to 2” [+ 2.5 to 5 cm] at biceps
Sample shown in 43¼“ [110 cm] size, worn with 4½” [11.5 cm] of positive ease at bust, 2” [5 cm] at biceps.

Yarn
La Bien Aimée Helix, 75% Falkland Merino, 25% Gotland; 710 yd [650 m] per 100 g skein; in colorway Kokko;
(3, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins; or
(1990, 2190, 2400, 2600) (2780, 2990, 3180, 3380)(3450, 3650, 3860, 4050) yds
[1820, 2000, 2190, 2380][2540, 2730, 2910, 3090][3160, 3340, 3530, 3710] m
of a lace-weight yarn. Yarn is held double throughout.

Needles
US 7 [4.5 mm] and US 5 [3.75 mm] suggested for all body patterns, US 4 [3.5 mm] and US 3 [3.25 mm] for the ribbing.

Gauge
24 sts and 48 rows = 4” [10 cm] in slip stitch patterns, on largest needles, after blocking. Gauge is averaged over the various patterns in the sweater.

Questions? Please visit the Pacific Crest pattern discussion in the Blue Bee Studio Ravelry group.