Violet Aster
Violet Aster is simple but bold. It features a beautiful leaf-like motif around the body at hem and again on the yoke, paired with a garter stitch background to create a striking combination of lace and texture on a simple stockinette pullover.
The detail in each band of lace around the sweater features subtly different versions of the motif, each worked in a more delicate design than the one below it, as the sweater is worked upwards.
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. Sleeves are knit separately and joined at underarm, and the yoke is then shaped in one piece to neckline. Modifications for fit have been considered, and the pattern includes notes and suggestions throughout to alter length or width, as well as notes on modifying the neckline. Sleeve instructions are written out for either 3/4 or long sleeves.
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Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, shown in Aster. (100% French Merino Wool, 273yds/250m per 100g skein)
Gauge: 20 sts, 28 rows = 4”/10cm
Needles: US 7/4.5mm, US 6/4.0mm, US 5/3.75mm
Sizes:
36.5(38,40.5,44.5,46)(48.5,53.25,56.75,62)”
92.75(96.5,102.75,113,116.75)(123.25,135.25,144.25,157.5)cm
Sizes based on circumference of sweater around bust. For fit as shown, choose the size that allows you 4”/10cm postive ease around bust.
Yardage:
1000(1150,1200,1300,1400)(1500,1600,1750,1850)yds
915(1050,1100,1190,1280)(1375,1465,1600,1695)m