The Top-Down Empire Waist Pullover from Vermont Fiber Designs features many beautiful details, including a deep scoop neck, bell sleeves, garter stitch trim at the waist and on the sleeves, and lovely eyelets that travel down the garment. This stunning sweater is both feminine and flattering - a great combination! Worked seamlessly from the top down, this pullover is joined to work the body in the round at the underarms after the back and front bodice have been knit flat. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round to the wrist, with short rows shaping the sleeve caps. Stitch patterns are charted only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women’s XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X) model shown in size M
Finished Measurements: 26¼ (30½, 35, 39¼, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56¾, 61, 65½, 69¾)" bust
Yarn Requirements: 855 (930, 1030, 1225, 1330, 1450, 1575, 1675, 1790, 1935, 2005) yards DK weight wool and bamboo blend yarn, such as Berroco Sueño (80% Superwash Merino Wool/ 20% Viscose from Bamboo; 100g/255yds)
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 12–16” and 24” or longer circulars and DPNs
US 3 (3.25mm) 24” or longer circular and DPNs
Gauge:
22 sts and 31 rows = 4" in lace rib with larger needles
