Dixie Lace Sweater

This short sleeve, warm weather garment features a lace border at each hem & the neckline as well as a flattering pleat on the front. Design includes optional waist shaping & is knit from the bottom up in the round, then worked back & forth to create neckline. Raglan style sleeves are attached seamlessly. Pattern includes 12 sizes, & is suitable for tweens through plus size! Knit a size up if you prefer a more relaxed drape. Shown in finished chest size 31.75 inches.Pattern includes graphics & written instruction for pleat.

• Finished Chest:27.25(29.5, 31.75, 33.75, 36, 38.25, 40.25, 42.5, 44.75, 47, 49, 51.25) inches
• To Fit:27(29, 31, 33, 35.5, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46.5, 47.5, 51) inches
• Gauge:22 sts & 30 rows per 4 inches
• Yarn:Amy Butler Belle Organic DK 50% wool, 50% cotton; 131 yds/120 m 4(4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins or 430(485, 545, 600, 670, 735, 810, 880, 955, 1040, 1125, 1210) yds
• Tools:Size 6 (4 mm) 24 or 36 circular needles and set of 5 DPNs, stitch markers