Firmament Sweater

Firmament Sweater by Kiri FitzGerald-Hillier in knitscene Fall 2016 or buy the individual pattern.

Even a small slip-stitch detail can speak volumes in a pretty sweater design. Roll the cuffs once to show off the polka-dot design and buttons on this sweet V-neck pullover, which is worked from the top down with a gently shaped waist.

Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 34 ¾  (37, 38 ¾ , 41 ¼ , 44 ¼ , 46 ¾ )” bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38 ¾ “; modeled with 6 ¾ ” of positive ease.

Yarn KPC Yarn Novomerino 4ply (100% ultrafine merino wool; 204 yd [187 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]): berry bliss (MC), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls; wicker (CC), 1 ball.

Needles Size 2½ (3 mm): 24″ and 32″ circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32″ cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; ten 1/2″ buttons.

Gauge 28 sts and 38 rnds = 4″ in St st on medium-size cir needle.