Bijou Sweater
Bijou is is all about the shoulder construction. Strong lines and a beautiful seam make for a lovely detail and give this sweater the added bonus of being reversible - with the lace at front OR back!
Either stockinette on the front and lace on the back, for a crew neck - or turned around, so the lace side creates a square neckline that I kind of love as well.
(Construction is described below with lace at back)
Knit from the bottom up in the round to armholes, then front and back are separated and knit flat to end. The back is continued in lace above the armholes, but finished and bound off lower on the body than usual. The front is worked upwards and shaped at the neckline, then shoulders are continued so they can be brought downwards and seamed onto the top edge of the back panel. Shaping ensures a nice fit, and a welt detail under the seam of the back panel makes for a beautifully distinct edge.
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Yarn: Barrett Wool Co. Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted (100% Merino & Corriedale wool, 250yds/228m, 3.5oz/100g per skein). Sample shown in Oats.
Gauge: 20 sts/28 rows = 4”/10cm
Needles: US 7/4.5 mm
Sizes:
33.5(38.25,42.25,47.5)(52,57,61.75)”
85(97.25, 108,120.75)(132,144.75,156.75)cm
Sizes based on finished circumference around bust. Choose a size that allows you 4-6"/10-15.25cm positive ease for similar fit.
Yardage:
1000(1100,1200,1350)(1500,1650,1800)yds
915(1005,1100,1235)(1371,1508,1645)m