Newsom
Newsom
Newsom is a lightweight play on mitered shaping--a little fun, a little quirky, but all in a simple, clean, and effortless package.
For a top-down version, check out Waits!
Sample is shown in size 38 1/4” on 33” bust; between 3-6” of positive ease recommended.
Note: if interested in adding length to the sweater, please see notes in Comments section. Thanks!
Finished Measurements
37 (38 1/4, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53, 57)” bust measurement, with fronts overlapping to match back width
Yarn
Hat Box by Mrs. Crosby Plays (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 317 yds (290 m)/100g); 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins in color African Grey
Needles
One 32” circular needle in size US 5 (3.75 mm)
Set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 5
Set of dpns in size US 3 (3.25 mm)
or size needed to obtain gauge