Blank Canvas

Worked from the bottom up the body features darted waist shaping that hits a little higher than the natural waistline, which I find is more flattering to the majority of women. Three quarter length sleeves are simply a personal favourite, but could easily be lengthened if you don’t find yourself constantly pushing sleeves out of the way, as I do. Sleeves and body are joined and the yoke is worked seamlessly, with a pattern of decreases that creates something between a saddle shoulder and a classic raglan: a ‘raddle’ yoke, if you will. This yoke style follows the contours of the body more closely than a raglan, defining the shoulders in a way that those of you who dislike raglans are likely to find much more flattering. Following the varying decrease rates requires just a little more focus than a classic raglan but the advantages are worth the effort. Not only providing a more refined shape, this construction means that the yoke depth corresponds to the body, rather than being dictated by the construction method. A basic, blank, canvas: simple and flattering as it is, but just a starting point in your hands. **Yarn** Double knitting (DK) weight yarn with good elasticity, wool or wool blends are ideal. Shown in Alisha Goes Round Bevy of Swans DK (50% Fine Superwash Merino, 50% Silk, 230yds / 210m, 3.5oz / 100g), unique colourway. 790\[840, 920, 950, 1040, 1070] (1140, 1190, 1250, 1310, 1370) \[1400, 1480, 1540, 1610, 1660]yds / 720\[770, 840, 870, 950, 980] (1040, 1090, 1140, 1200, 1250) \[1280, 1350, 1410, 1470, 1520]m. **Gauge** 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" / 10cm in stockinette in the rnd. **Sizing** Finished chest circumference: 30\[32, 34, 36, 38, 40] (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) \[52, 54, 56, 58, 60]" / 76\[81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5] (106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127) \[132, 137, 142, 147.5, 152.5]cm. Shown in size 36" with 1" of positive ease. **Helpful links** [Ravelry Blank Canvas KAL thread][1] [Technique Thursday - Joining the sleeves and body on a seamless bottom up sweater][2] [Technique Thursday - Wrapless short rows][3] #sizeinclusive [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ysolda/2522619/1-25 [2]: https://ysolda.com/blogs/journal/joining-the-sleeves-and-body-on-a-seamless-bottom-up-sweater [3]: http://ysolda.com/blog/2014/1/23/technique-thursday-wrapless-short-rows