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Well, sort of an old pattern, really. KnitPicks published it a couple of years ago, but the rights have reverted back to me and I'm making it available again. It's a nice springtime knit. Despite the relatively fine gauge it knits up quite quickly thanks to the cropped length and three-quarter sleeves (directions for full sleeves are included, though, if those are more your style) and the cotton/modal blend is cool and silky and keeps its shape. It's done mostly in Stockinette stitch (except, obviously, for the lace which is very easy) with some short-row shaping thrown in to keep you on your toes.
If you're like me and like to see what other people have done with the pattern there are some nice examples on Ravelry. As always, please let me know if you have questions!
(KnitPicks, by the way, was kind enough to give me permission to use the photo that they took for this pattern as well as the photo for the Kimono Styled Sweater. They did ask that I not show the models' faces which is why the photos are cropped the way they are--just in case you're interested.)
Useful info:
Finished Bust Sizes: 34” (36”, 38”, 40”, 42”, 44”) / [85 (90, 95, 100, 105, 110) cm].
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal; 110 yards/50 grams): 9 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls (shown in Turquoise #23619). NOTE: for full-length sleeves, add one ball.
Gauge: 24 sts x 28 rows = 4” using size 5 needles, worked over Stockinette stitch.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm); US size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Size G/4 mm crochet hook; extra knitting needle for 3-needle BO; tapestry needle for seaming.
