Designed by Vladimira Cmorej

Worked in the round from the top down, this shapely sweater is uncomplicated knitting. Worked in mesmerizing Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico yarn, you won't be able to put this piece down. Special details include deeply ribbed cuffs with an optional thumbhole that take this look from homemade to handmade.

Experience: Intermediate

Materials: - Blue Sky Metalico (50 g / 147 yds): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) hanks. - Size US 2 (3 mm) 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Size US 2 (3 mm) 24" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 24" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 32" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Size US 2 (3 mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Size US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. - Stitch holders or waste yarn - Tapestry needle - Sixteen 1/2" buttons

Colors shown: Silver (1611)

Sizes: 2XS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes. Shown in size XS.

Gauge: In Stockinette Stitch with size US 4 (3.5 mm) needles, 25 sts and 31 rnds = 4"