#04 Back Button Pullover by Deborah Newton

#04 Back Button Pullover

Knitting
February 2010
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern using larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1199 - 2071 yards (1096 - 1894 m)
Bust (buttoned) 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53)"/83.5 (94, 104, 114, 124.5, 134.5)cm
English
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Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2010: “Newton’s gorgeous moss-rib top - with its deep-V buttoned back, flattering straight neckline in front and elegant diamond-lace pattern at the bodice and three-quarter-length cuffs - blushes beautifully in ‘Savanna Zitron’ by Zitron/Skacel Collection.”

“Loose-fitting back-buttoned pullover with deep moss stitch ribs and lace pattern yoke.”

Knitted Measurements:

  • Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
  • Bust (buttoned) 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53)“/83.5 (94, 104, 114, 124.5, 134.5)cm
  • Length 24½ (25, 25½, 26, 26½, 27)“/62 (63.5, 64.5, 66. 67. 68.5)cm
  • Upper arm 11½ (12, 13, 14, 15½, 16¾)“/29 (30.5, 33, 35.5, 39.5 42.5)cm

Materials:

  • 11 (12, 14, 16, 17, 19) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 109yd/100m) of Zitron/Skacel Collection Savanna (cotton/linen/rayon) in #13 Pomegranite
  • One pair each sizes 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75mm) needles, 32”/80cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
  • Ten ½-inch/13mm buttons

Gauges:

  • 21 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm over lace pat using larger needles
  • 28 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm over moss st rib using larger needles
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