Lady is a seamless, top-down, ribbed, square-neck raglan with long, flared sleeves and side vents. I wanted to make something that was elegant and fashion forward, but relatively quick and relaxing to knit. Most of the body and sleeves are knit in the round. But the rib fabric means you won’t have to slow down much when knitting the flat parts near the hem and sleeve cuffs.
The sleeves are designed to be a little longer than average, which is how I like mine, but they can be easily shortened.
The pattern also contains suggestions for raising the neckline.
While I was designing this pattern I was reminded of Tempting by Jenna Adrono, the first sweater I ever completed!
Lady’s rib gives her plenty of shape, but the side vents keep the body from being too clingy. She’s perfect for all those holiday parties that are right around the corner.

SIZE
For women’s garments: XSS, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X
shown in size M with 2 inches/10 cm of ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest/Bust: 3236, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 inches/8191.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142 cm
Length: 2424, 24.5, 24.5, 25, 25, 25 inches/6161, 62.5, 62.5, 63.5, 63.5, 63.5 cm

MATERIALS
Purl Soho Season Alpaca 100% baby alpaca; 218yd/199m per 100 g skein; color: Stillwater Blue; 67, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 skeins

1 US #3/3.25mm circular needle, 32-inch to 40-inch/80-cm to 120-cm (or length smaller than finished bust)
1 set US #3/3.25mm double pointed needles

Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

GAUGE
24 sts/32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch
24 sts/32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in 3x3 rib, lightly stretched