I wanted to play with diagonal smocking in this pattern. Originally, it went all the way down the sweater, but that made it look like a Victorian bodice and not a fun, modern sweater. It is knit bottom up, in the round.

Cestari Sheep & Wool Company ASHLAWN COLLECTION (3.5 oz, 250 yds, 75% Cotton, 25% Wool) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Natural