Arbus by Alison Green

Craft: Knitting

A modified drop sleeve and traditional saddle shoulder are just two of the thoughtful construction details in this split-hem pullover, which is worked in the round from the bottom up. Clever cables galore adorn this sweater, earning it a top spot in your fall and winter wardrobe.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: (38½, 42½, 46½) 50½, 53½, 57½ {61½, 65½, 69½}“ / (98, 108, 118) 128.5, 136, 146 {156, 166.5, 176.5} cm

Length (Back): (18¾, 19, 19½) 19¾, 20¼, 20½ {21, 21¾, 22½}” / (47.5, 48.5, 49.5) 50, 51.5, 52 {53.5, 55, 57} cm

Note: Back is 1” / 2.5 cm longer than front.

Shown in size 42½“ / 108 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.

YARN

BERROCO MILLSTONE TWEED (50 grs): (9, 10, 10) 11, 12, 13 {15, 16, 18} balls #11126 Slate

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm for neck

Double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm

Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)

Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE

16 sts and 24 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needles

Chart 1 (6 sts) = 1¼“ / 3 cm wide

Chart 2 (10 sts) = 1¾” / 4.5 cm wide

Chart 3 (22 sts) = 3¾“ / 9.5 cm wide

Gauge is measured after blocking.  To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.