Sometimes just a few subtle stripes add the perfect touch to a comfy garment. This layering pullover uses gray tones for a sophisticated look. The narrow bobbled stripes on body and sleeves could also be worked in a contrast color—check your stash for the perfect accent.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 37.5 (41, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5, 57)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 41”; modeled with 7” of positive ease.

Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool: #151 Manhattan mist (lt gray; MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins and #003 granite (dk gray; CC), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).

Notions Markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 31 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.

Notes The body of this pullover is worked in the round from the lower edge to the front neck, then the body is worked flat to the underarms, then the upper fronts and back are worked separately back and forth. The sleeves are worked in the round, with the sleeve cap worked flat.