Delicate cabled floral motifs run the length of the First Blush Sweater—a bit of sweetness to balance the dramatic back. This sweater is knitted in the round from the bottom up to the deep back V-neck, then worked separately back and forth to the shoulders. Set-in sleeves keep the First Blush Sweater tailored and polished.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 33 ½ (38 ½, 40 ¾, 43 ¼, 45 ½, 48, 52 ¾, 55 ¼, 57 ½, 60)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40 ¾”; modeled with ¾“ of positive ease.

Yarn Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185 yd 169 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #950 Mauve, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13) skeins.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24–40” circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); waste yarn for CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 30 sts and 39 rnds = 4” in Body patt on larger needle; 32 sts and 39 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up to the back V-neck, then worked separately back and forth to the shoulders. The set-in sleeves are worked from the cuff up in the round.