Lois - Vintage Style Ribbed Sweater with Collar

A beautifully straightforward ribby, stretch-to-fit, retro style top in a gorgeous multi-tonal DK yarn, with borders and collar worked in a plain, toning DK. The back and front have a central reverse stocking stitch panel and there is an easy 3 button back neck opening. Gentle shaping on the back and front, with no actual decreasing of stitches, but instead using needle changes only to achieve the look. The vintage feel of the design is completed with a little collar in garter stitch which is a continuation of the narrow neck edge, so no sewing on! Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit bust: 30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52] in

Actual bust, allowing for rib to stretch, approx.: 33¼ [37¾: 42: 46½: 50¾: 55¼] in

Length to shoulder shaping: 21¼ [21¾: 22¼: 23: 23½: 24] in

Sleeve seam: 5 [5: 5: 5½: 5½: 6] in

King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (230 metres/100g)

1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) 100g balls Lemon 3199

King Cole Bramble DK (290 metres/100g)

3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) 100g balls Haze 4488