The addition of a lace center panel to this classic sweater adds softness and interest to a classic boxy shape for a feminine twist. Drop shoulders continue the soft boxy feel with shaping on sleeve tops to create the garment structure. A wide neck is given structure by a two by two ribbed neckband, worked after pieces are seamed and the sweater is almost complete. Yarn: The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in Appleby Castle – 4 [5: 5: 6: 6: 7] hanks Gauge: 29 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3mm (US 2.5) needles. Sizes and measurements: Recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52] in) Chest circumference (at underarm): 91 [102: 113: 124: 135: 146] cm (36.5 [41: 45: 49.5: 54: 58.5] in)Length (from shoulder): 51 [52: 53: 54.5: 56: 58.5] cm (20 [20.25: 20.5: 21: 21.5: 22.5] in)Sleeve seam: 32 cm (12.5 in) Recommended ease: Designed with 10–15 cm (4–6 in) of positive ease at chest circumference. Errata: The most current version of this pattern is V1. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message. If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers. Pattern format: This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
