The conception of this design began with the stitch pattern in the center of the front and back. It is composed of eyelets and twisted-stitch ribbing, leading to gracefully curving leaf-shaped designs. I decided to replicate the curves of the leaves by adding an extra framing cable that curves along the princess seam lines. The yarn from Hazel Knits is a perfect complement to this pattern. Its rich golden tones highlight the twisted stitches, and the springy merino makes the ribs really pop. The yarn makes this V-neck pullover a showstopper for the fall.

The sweater is worked flat, bottom-up, with set-in sleeves. The pieces are sewn, and stitches are picked up around the neck and worked in the round to form the neckband.

Finished Measurements:
-Bust circumference: 31¾ (35¼, 38½, 42, 48¼) {51½, 55, 58½, 62}“ / 80.5 (89.5, 98, 107, 122.5) {131, 140, 148.5, 157.5} cm.
-Length: 22½ (23½, 24½, 25½, 26) {26½, 26½, 27, 27}” / 57.5 (60, 62, 64.5, 66) {67, 67, 68.5, 68.5} cm

Designed to be worn with 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm positive ease at bust. Note that sizes 4X and 5X are available only in the Ravelry Downloadable pattern.
Full schematic is shown in images at left.

Materials
850 (950, 1050, 1175, 1325) {1450, 1525, 1650, 1725} yards/ 775 (875, 975, 1075, 1200) {1325, 1400, 1525, 1575} meters Hazel Knit Cadence (200 yards/ 183 meters per 3.88 ounce/ 110 gram skein, 100% Superwash Merino) in color Hoppy Blonde.

Needles and Gauges:
US #6 (4mm) 24”/ 60 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used to obtain gauge.

US #7 (4.5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

In St st on larger needles, 19 sts x 27 rows =4”/10cm.
Adjust needle size if needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Crochet hook to pick up stitches

Techniques:
The abbreviations page, which lists all techniques used, is pictured at left.
Pattern involves working multiple shapings (e.g. shoulders and neckline) simultaneously, while also adding or removing stitches from the stitch patterns. Explicit row-by-row directions are not provided.

Ravelry Downloadable Pattern:
Pattern is a 9-page pdf, consisting of one cover page; three pages of information on sizing, materials, and written and charted stitch patterns; one page of abbreviations; 3 pages of instructions; and one schematic page. All stitch patterns are given in written and charted form.