I designed this lightweight pullover during one of my online eight-week top-down saddle-shoulder sweater design classes.

Decorative cables that run across the shoulders and down the sleeves are repeated along the sides of the V-neck and down the center front. Increases worked between the armholes and lower body provide a slight swing shape for a comfortable and flattering fit. The sportweight yarn is a breathable mixture of merino, silk, and flax, that’s ideal for transitional seasons.

EmmaLeigh is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with the two shoulder saddles from which stitches are picked up for the back and front. The upper back and front are worked back and forth in rows to the underarms, at which point the lower body is joined and worked in rounds. Stitches for the three-quarter-length sleeves are picked up around the armholes, the caps shaped with short-rows, then the sleeves worked in rounds to the cuffs.

Both charts and row-by-row instructions are included.

Finished Size: About 33 (37 1/2, 40 3/4, 44 1/4) (47 3/4, 52 1/2, 56 3/4)“ (84 94.5, 103.5, 112.5 cm) circumference at bust and 40 (44 1/4, 47 3/4, 51 1/4) (54 1/2, 59 1/2, 63 3/4)” (101.5 112.5, 121.5, 130 cm) circumference at lower edge. Sweater shown measures 37 1/4” (94.5 cm) at bust.

Yarn: Elemental Affects Coastal (50% Shaniko merino wool, 25% mulberry silk, 25% Belgian flax; 205 yd 187 meters/2 oz 56.7 grams): #300 Natural, 6 (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10) skeins.

Needles: Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 16” (40 cm) and 24” (60 cm) circular and set of 4 or 5 double pointed or other needle configuration to work small circumferences in rounds.

Notions: Cable needle; stitch holders; stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows/rounds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in rows or rounds, after blocking.