This sweater is based upon a much-loved piece of clothing with unusual details but a very flattering shape--created by A-line shaping plus side panels. The version (shown in photos) is made with a DK alpaca + fine mohair to bring it to a worsted weight gauge. But you could just use a worsted weight yarn that knits to gauge. (I also made a version in Estelle Linocott, color Forest.)

There are lots of pieces, knit in the order described in the pattern. But that does not mean a lot of seaming. Most of the pieces are attached as they are knit.

The pattern is written to tunic length. BUT if you wish to significantly shorten it, go PROJECTS, find the photo of my green version, and you will see the instructions there.

Gauge is measured over a charted stitch pattern which is easily memorized.

Sizes offered are as follows:
S (32–34), M (36–38), L (40–42), 1X (44–46), 2X (48–50)
Circumference at bust 36½ (40¼, 45¾, 49½, 53)”
Circumference at hem (hanging naturally) approx 52 (56, 66, 70, 74)”
Length, from shoulder (at neck) to hem at back 28½ (29, 29½, 30, 30½)” (72 74, 75, 76, 77.5cm)
Yardages required are as follows: 1200 (1330, 1465,1600, 1730) yds.