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by A.L. de Sauveterre

Lucie is a slightly fitted pullover with long bell sleeves and crochet edging. It's knit in a delicious silk/wool blend.

The drapey flaps of the collar make for an understated yet pretty and polished garment that is indispensable throughout the year.

model: Lucy Q. photos: Axelle de Sauveterre
SIZE
XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size M)
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches
Length: 20[22, 23, 25, 25.5, 26, 26] inches
 
MATERIALS
A.L. de Sauveterre Ariadne [30% silk, 70% wool; 510 yd/466 m per 100g skein]; color: Tender is the Night; 3[3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5] skeins

1 set US #6 /4.00 mm needles
1 size E/4 / 3.5mm crochet hook
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle

 
GAUGE
28 sts / 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
 
PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here]

The variegation of the yarn enhances this sweater's personality. Feel free to work one skein at a time and let the colors in the yarn pool as they may. Alternately, for a more random distribution of color (as shown here), knit from two skeins at once, alternating between skeins every 10 rows or so, carrying the yarn not in use along the side of the work.
DIRECTIONS

Back

*Using the Long-Tail Cast On, CO 98[112, 126, 140, 154, 168, 182] sts.

Beg with a WS row, work 9[9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13] rows in stockinette st.

Next Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.

Repeat these 10[10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14] rows 3 times more. 90[104, 118, 132, 146, 160, 174] sts.

Work 9[9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13] rows in stockinette st.

Next Row [RS]: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.

Repeat these 10[10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14] rows 3 times more. 98[112, 126, 140, 154, 168, 182] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 12[13, 13.5, 15, 16, 16, 16] inches, ending with a WS row.*

Shape Armholes:

BO 2[3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14] sts at beg of next 2 rows.

Next Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 0[1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 13] times more. 92[102, 112, 122, 122, 126, 126] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 19[21, 22, 24, 25, 25, 25] inches (armhole measures 7[8, 8.5, 9, 9, 9, 9] inches), ending with a WS row.

Shape Shoulders:
BO 3[3, 3, 4, 6, 4, 4] sts at beg of next 6[2, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6] rows.

Sizes S, M Only:
BO 4 sts at beg of next -[4, 2, -, -, -, -] rows.

All Sizes:
BO rem 74[80, 92, 98, 98, 102, 102] sts.

Front
Work from * to * as for Back.

Shape Left Armhole and Neckline:
Next Row [RS]: BO 2[3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14] sts, k46[52, 58, 64, 68, 72, 76] (47[53, 59, 65, 69, 73, 77] sts on right needle), place rem 49[56, 63, 70, 77, 84, 91] sts on st holder.

P 1 row.
Next Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to end.
Repeat these 2 rows 0[1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 13] times more. 46[51, 56, 61, 61, 63, 63] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 19[21, 22, 24, 25, 25, 25] inches (armhole measures 7[8, 8.5, 9, 9, 9, 9] inches), ending with a WS row.

Shape Shoulders:
Next Row [RS]: BO 3[3, 3, 4, 6, 4, 4] sts, k to end.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 2[0, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2] times more.

Sizes S, M Only:
Next Row [RS]: BO 4 sts, k to end.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows -[2, 0, -, -, -, -] times more.

All Sizes:
BO rem 37[40, 46, 49, 49, 51, 51] sts.

Shape Right Front Armhole and Neckline:
Replace held sts on needle with WS facing and rejoin yarn.
Next Row [WS]: BO 2[3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14] sts, p to end. 47[53, 59, 65, 69, 73, 77] sts.

Next Row [RS]: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 0[1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 13] times more. 46[51, 56, 61, 61, 63, 63] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 19[21, 22, 24, 25, 25, 25] inches (armhole measures 7[8, 8.5, 9, 9, 9, 9] inches), ending with a RS row.

Shape Shoulders:
Next Row [WS]: BO 3[3, 3, 4, 6, 4, 4] sts, p to end.
K 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 2[0, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2] times more.

Sizes S, M Only:
Next Row [WS]: BO 4 sts, p to end.
K 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows -[2, 0, -, -, -, -] times more.

All Sizes:
BO rem 37[40, 46, 49, 49, 51, 51] sts.

Sleeves [Make 2]:
Flared Cuff:
Using Long-Tail Cast On, CO 70[78, 80, 84, 88, 92, 92] sts.
Beg with a WS row, work 3 rows in stockinette st.
Next Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
Repeat these 4 rows 5 times more. 58[66, 68, 72, 76, 80, 80] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 7[7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9.5] inches, ending with a WS row.

Note: The sleeves, as written, measure 17[17.5, 19, 19, 21.5, 21.5, 22] inches. They are quite long, as they are designed to fall attractively over the hand as shown in the photo. If you desire shorter sleeves, decrease the length of the cuff.

Next Row [RS]: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Work 15[33, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5] rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 16[34, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6] rows 3[1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12] times more. 66[70, 78, 84, 92, 98, 106] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 17[17.5, 19, 19, 21.5, 21.5, 22] inches or desired length to underarm, ending with a WS row.

Shape Sleeve Cap:
BO 2[3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 62[64, 70, 74, 76, 76, 78] sts.

Next Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 13[14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 17] times more. 34[34, 40, 40, 42, 42, 42] sts.

BO 4[4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5] sts at beg of next 4 rows.

BO rem 18[18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22] sts.

FINISHING

Block all pieces.

Join shoulder seams and set in sleeves using backstitch.

Sew side and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.

Crochet Edging
Row 1 [RS]: Beg at right shoulder seam, work 1 rows sc around neckline edge.

Row 2 [WS]: Ch 3, skip 1 sc, [2 dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next 3 sc] to last sc, sc in last sc. Break yarn, draw through last st and pull tight.

Work Crochet Edging around lower edges of body and sleeves in the same manner.

Sew beginning and end edges of edging together.

Weave in all ends.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Axelle de Sauveterre's desires for this life are simple: (1) world peace for all, and (2) for every knitter, a wardrobe full of exquisite hand-knitted garments, built one stitch at a time.

Her hand-painted cashmere and other yarns can be found here and on her blog, Two Pointy Sticks.
Pattern & images © 2006 Axelle de Sauveterre. Contact Axelle