Melanie Berg Alive & Kicking is a stunning must-have women’s short sleeve pullover that is worked from the top down seamlessly. The sweater starts with a k2, p2 ribbing, and then the yoke is shaped with increases with a lovely lace pattern. The rest of the sweater is an easy stockinette stitch knit.
The lace pattern is charted and written out.Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished Measurements: Shown is size 2 on a 38” bust with suggested 7–9” positive ease
Bust – 43 (47½, 51m 54¾, 59, 62¾)”
Length – 21 (21, 21¼, 21½, 21¾, 22)”
Yarn Requirements: 903 (996, 1089, 1182, 1256, 1340) yards of lace weight yarn such as Shibui Knits Lunar (60% Extra Fine Merino Wool/ 40% Mulberry Silk; 50g/401yds)
839 (917, 1009, 1088, 1166, 1232) yards of silk mohair yarn such as Valley Yarns Southampton (72% Kid Mohair/ 28% Mulberry Silk; 25g/230yds)
Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) circular and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 26 sts and 36 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, with both yarns held together
