Double vertical and horizontal lines set against a plain background create a minimalist plaid for a cozy sweater. Knit this sweater in pieces, then finish the fabric with a crochet slip-stitch technique (see tutorial in this issue) before seaming the body and drop shoulders in place.

Sizes 37½ (41½, 46, 50, 54½, 58½)“ bust circumference; shown in size 37½”, modeled with 6” of positive ease
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK (100% wool; 137 yd 125 m/50 g):
• #101 chalk (MC), 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins
• #10 indigo (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24” circular (cir) needle
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers (m)
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle