Setting out to design the perfect sweater to wear on a getaway weekend at a New England B&B, Kathy Zimmerman came up with this lovely, body-slimming pullover. A master in cable variations, Kathy has staggered cables - some embellished with garter stitch centers - in a central panel. Vertical ribs framing the panel add dimension and texture to the rest of the sweater, and draw it in slightly for a closer fit. Trimming the edges in a contrast color provides a little punch.

Sizing information:

Finished size: 37 {41, 46, 51, 56} in (94 {104,117, 129.5, 142} cm) chest circumference

Needles:

• 5.5mm straight needles for body
• 4.5mm straight needles for edging
• 4.5mm 16in (40cm) circular needles for neckband

Materials:

• 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) x 50g balls #2205 olive
• 1 ball #2204 mustard