This sweater is based upon a much-loved piece of clothing with unusual details but a very flattering shape--created by A-line shaping plus side panels. The version (shown in photos) is made with a DK alpaca + fine mohair to bring it to a worsted weight gauge. But you could just use a worsted weight yarn that knits to gauge. (I also made a version in Estelle Linocott, color Forest.)

There are lots of pieces, knit in the order described in the pattern. But that does not mean a lot of seaming. Most of the pieces are attached as they are knit.

Gauge is measured over a charted stitch pattern which is easily memorized.

Sizes offered are as follows:
S (32–34), M (36–38), L (40–42), 1X (44–46), 2X (48–50)
Circumference at bust 36½ (40¼, 45¾, 49½, 53)”
Circumference at hem (hanging naturally) approx 52 (56, 66, 70, 74)”
Length, from shoulder (at neck) to hem at back 28½ (29, 29½, 30, 30½)” (72 74, 75, 76, 77.5cm)
Yardages required are as follows: 1200 (1330, 1465,1600, 1730) yds.