This was the first design I did in this series, and it was my love affair with this combination of Shetland bead lace, simple ribs, and O-Wool Worsted that inspired me to design more pieces and make an e-book. I found it to be the best kind of addictive knitting!

For the sweater, I set out to create a simple, loose silhouette, worn open with a bit of detail - the perfect sweater to throw on over anything. I used a little lace and a lot of stockinette, so it’s an easily modified shape and a quick, satisfying project. Saddle shoulders lend some nice shaping and stability to the loose silhouette, and the beautiful detail at the collar remains the focus. It turned out exactly as I wanted, and the knitting went so fast, I found I needed a little more – so I cast on for a shawl and then, the mitts and hat.

Color shown, Lake Erie.

Sizes:

34.25(36.25,38.25,40.25)(43.25,46.25,50.25)
(54.25,58.75,63.25)”/ 87(92,97.25,102.25)(109.75,117.5,
127.75)(137.75,149.25,160.75)cm, based on final
measurement around finished sweater at bust. For fit
shown, choose a size that allows for 2-3”/5-7.5cm of
positive ease, based on actual bust.

Yardage by Size:

950(1000,1050,1175)(1275,1400,1525)(1625,
1775,1925)yds/870(915,960,1075)(1165,1280,1395)
(1485,1625,1760)m of heavy worsted-weight yarn.

This pattern is available as a single download or as part of the Roxborough Collection