Crème Anglaise Sweater

The Crème Anglaise Sweater is knitted from the top-down, in the round. First the neck ribbing is worked followed by short rows to shape the neckline. The lace yoke is then knitted from the chart before the body and the sleeves are divided to be worked separately in stockinette stitch. The sleeves are decreased just before working the cuffs. The neck, hem and cuffs are all worked in half-twisted rib. **Size and fit** The suggested fit is your own measurement +6 cm (2¼ inches) movement allowance. A diagram with finished measurements is included in the pattern. The sleeve and body length can be adjusted if preferred. **Sizes:** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL **Bust circumference:** 88 (94) 100 (106) 112 (122) 130 cm 34½ (37) 39¼ (41¾) 44 (48) 51¼ inches. **Back length from under collar:** 53 (54) 56 (57) 58 (60) 62 cm 20¾ (21¼) 22 (22½) 22¾ (23½) 24½ inches. **Sleeve length:** 45 cm (17¾ inches) for all sizes. **Gauge:** 20 sts and 26 rows to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles with one strand of each yarn held together, after blocking **Suggested yarn:** 300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 g Drops Alpaca (50 g = 167m / 183 yds) held together with 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) 175 g Drops Kid-Silk (25 g = 210m / 230 yds) **Needles:** 5 mm (US 8) circular needles, 40 and 80 / 100 cm (16 and 32 / 40 inches) 5 mm (US 8) double-pointed needles (if the Magic Loop technique is not used).