ABOUT THE PATTERN
The V-Delicious Crop is a minimalist sweater worked from the top down with modified balloon shaped set-in sleeves. German Short Rows are used to shape the shoulders and the sleeve cap. The pattern also includes instructions to add bust darts and the cropped length is easily adjustable if desired.

SIZES
1 (2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9} to fit bust with 75 (85, 95) [105, 115, 125] {135, 145, 155} cm/30 (34, 38) [42, 46, 50] {54, 58, 62}” circumference

Finished circumference at bust:
70 (80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140, 150} cm/28 (32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}“

Finished length underarm to hem (adjustable):
19.5 (20, 20.5) [21.5, 22, 22.5] {23.5, 24, 24.5} cm/7.75 (8, 8.25) [8.5, 8.75, 9] {9.25, 9.5, 9.75}”

The recommended ease is -12.5 cm to -5 cm/-5” to -2”. Sample shows Size 2 on a 86 cm/34” bust with -5 cm/-2” ease. It is highly recommended to size down instead of up if you are between sizes so that your sweater fits properly.

YARDAGE
715 (805, 895) [995, 1090, 1180] {1280, 1370, 1465} m/780 (880, 980) [1090, 1190, 1290] {1400, 1500, 1600} yd of fingering weight

Sample shows Knit Picks Gloss Fingering 70% Merino Wool 30% Silk 202 m/50 g (220 yd/3.5 oz) in colorway “Velveteen”

NEEDLES
3.25 mm/US 3 circular needles with 80 cm/32” cable length and small circular needles, double pointed needles, or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge.
2.75 mm/US 2 circular needles with 80 cm/32” cable length and small circular needles, double pointed needles, or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or two sizes smaller than size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Blocking tools of your preference, removable stitch markers (2), scissors, stitch markers (one in contrast color for BOR), tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holder

GAUGE
24 stitches x 32 rows/rounds in 4”/10 cm squares after blocking in stockinette stitch.

Changes in gauge will affect your yardage requirements and your final measurements.

Pattern has been tech-edited and test-knitted.

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