Inspired by the simple lines and overlapping panels of Japanese kimono wraps, this sweater is worked and seamed using only two pieces—a front and a back. The bottom half is constructed using a slimming vertical ripple pattern. The upper half is worked in a contrasting box pattern. A playful decorative button tab joins the halves.

FINISHED SIZE 34 (38, 42, 46, 50¾ )“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34”, modeled with 3” ease.

YARN Manos del Uruguay Serena (distributed by Fairmount Fibers) (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd 155 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #S2347 dusk (MC), 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins; #S2150 fi g (CC), 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle; two 1” buttons.

GAUGE 20 sts and 20 rows = 4” in box patt; 20 sts and 22 rows = 4” in raised stagger patt.