Poisoned Apple Sweater Pattern by Lily Kate France

YARN
Yarn A: DK weight, approx. 476 (537; 608; 665; 739) 813; 888; 968; 1056 metres / 522 (588; 667; 729; 809) 891; 973; 1061; 1157 yards.

Sample shown in Shibui Knits Haven, a blend of 80% Merino and 20% Cashmere, in shade Suit. If using this yarn you will need 4 (4; 5; 5; 6) 6; 7; 7; 8 skeins.

Yarn B: laceweight, approx. 44 (50; 59; 65; 73) 80; 93; 105; 116 metres / 48 (55; 65; 72; 81) 88; 102; 115; 128 yards.

Sample shown in Shibui Knits Silk Cloud, a blend of 60% Kid Mohair and 40% Silk, in shade Suit. If using this yarn you will need 1 skein.

GAUGE
22 sts and 32 rows to 4” / 10cm in stocking stitch with Yarn A on 4mm needles, blocked.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
4mm and 3.75mm circular needles of length 24” / 60cm or 30” / 80 cm, depending on size.
4mm and 3.75mm needles of your preferred length for working sleeves (ie. magic loop, 2 circulars, DPNs).
1 button of approx 14mm diameter
2 spare DPNs for working pleats
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

SIZING
Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) 6; 7; 8; 9 detailed below, designed to be worn with 0 – 2 inches / 0 – 5 cm positive ease. Sample shown is a size 2 worn on a 34” bust with around 0.5” / 1 cm positive ease. If you are between sizes, I would recommend sizing down.

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm.

Finished bust: 31 (34.5; 39; 42.5; 47) 50.5; 55; 58.5; 63 inches / 79 (88; 99; 108; 119) 128; 139; 149; 160 cm.
The Poisoned Apple Top is #SizeInclusive to a bust of 62 inches.