This pattern is for a shorter or longer line sweater. It features a deep V-neck and drop sleeves. The surface design takes the idea of stranded work and then adds a layer of texture, achieving the pattern work through a combination of slip stitches, elongated threads and small bobbles.

Sweater sizes (in cm then in inches)
Width at underarms
Small 95 (38) Medium 100 (40) Large 105 (42)

Tension/gauge is 15 stitches in pattern to 5 cm/2in in width, and one repeat of the pattern (54 rows) is 12 cm/4 1/2 in in length.

The specified yarn is a Shetland 4ply requiring 13 (14) (15) ounce hanks in main colour and 7 ounce hanks in the contrast colour.

The pattern is a design by Patricia from the 1970’s.