Nanook

Nanook is worked top-down in one piece, and requires minimal finishing. The different textures look great in a variety of yarns - from solid wools to hand-dyed silk/alpaca/cashmere blends - and keep the knitting interesting but not difficult. It can be worn open or closed, but you don't have to decide that until the end since the natural eyelets in the stitch pattern serve as buttonholes!

Choose a size that is close to your actual bust measurement, or up to 3 cm / 1 inch smaller, to get a good fit across the back.

The finished Nanook was knit in Quince and Co. Lark. A substitute yarn is shown below.