A classic style knit in stockinette stitch - with touches of colorwork: stranded at the wrists and left upper arm, and intarsia in front. Shaping at armholes and neckline is done with cable decreases, with short rows at the shoulders. Live stitches on front shoulders are grafted to bound-off stitches on back for a seamless looking seam with strength. Edging on sleeves, hem and neckline is attached I-cord.
Note: Intarsia lotus is worked by stranding main color behind contrasting color.

Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", worn over a 36" bust.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins (shown in Nirvana twig) and 1 20-gm skein each of Nirvana berry, cedar and wren; Eden curry and rose; and Angelic tomato

Needles: Size 4 US (3.5 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, double pointed needles, stitch holder

Gauge: 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge

Skills needed: reading charts, stranded color work, intarsia, cables (for cable decreases), short rows, grafting, I-cord, embroidery