by Ellen Graves

Size: XSmall (Small, Med, Large, XLarge)
Cross back measurement: 15” (16”,18”,20”,24”) measured across back at bra line.

Materials:
Cascade Cash Vero DK (55% Merino Wool, 33% Microfiber, 12% Cashmere) 125 yd/50gm ball 5 (5,6,7,9) balls.
US Size 5” needle (24” circular works best).
Tapestry Needle.

Gauge in 2x2 Rib pattern: 33.5 sts/4” & 31.5 rows/4” DO NOT STRETCH!!!

Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: *K2, P2; repeat to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2: *P2, K2; repeat to last 2 sts, P2.
Repeat these 2 rows for pattern.

Sweater Pattern:
Cast on 126 (134,150,170,202) sts.
Work in pattern until length from cast-on is 6 (6.5,7,7.5,8) inches.

Sleeve cast-on: Using a cable or e-wrap cast-on, cast on 24 (20,32,32,40) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Total sts after both cast-ons: 174 (174,214,234,282) sts.

Continue using 2x2 rib pattern (your rows should line up correctly!) until length from sleeve cast on is 12 (13,14,15,16) inches. Length from original cast-on edge is approximately 18 (19.5,21,22.5,24) inches.

Bind off in pattern 24 (20,32,32,40) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Total sts after bind-off rows: 126 (134,150,170,202) sts.

Continue working in 2x2 rib pattern (your rows should line up correctly!) until length from sleeve bind-off is 2 (2.5, 2,2.5,3) inches. Total length from original cast-on edge is 20 (22,23,25,27) inches.

Increase for collar: Kf&b in each st across row. There will be 252 (268,300,340,404) sts on needle. Continue working 2x2 rib until length from increase row is 4 (4,5,5,5) inches. The collar rib will NOT line up with rib in body of sweater! Total length from original cast-on edge will be 22 (23.5,26,27.5,29) inches. When you fold the sweater so that sleeve cast-on and bind-off edges match, the original cast-on edge and final bind-off edge will match.

Bind-off LOOSELY working in pattern.

To finish, fold sweater so sleeve cast-on and bind-off edge match and seam the bottom of the sleeve and the side of collar and body. There is NO neck hole in this pattern.