Myrtle

**Myrtle** *A delicate lace sweater, named for the beautiful, fragrant highland shrub that grows on Rannoch Moor.* **Yarn** Fyberspates Cumulus (74% baby suri alpaca; 26% silk; 150m / 164yds per 25g ball) A: Moonlight; 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 25g balls B: Silver; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) x 25g balls C: Water; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) x 25g balls D: Slate; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) x 25g balls **Needles and notions** Gauge-size and below gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working body and neckline. Gauge-size and below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences for sleeves. Stitch markers. Waste yarn for holding stitches. Tapestry needle. **Gauge** 32 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm / 4in over horseshoe lace pattern using gauge-size needle Gauge was achieved with 2.75mm / US 2 needle. **Note**: Lace pattern is very stretchy: be sure to wash and block your swatch **carefully** to ensure you achieve and maintain the correct gauge. **Sizing** Finished bust circumference: 89 (95, 102, 108, 121, 133 cm / 35 (37½, 40, 43, 48, 53) in For other measurements, see sizing table. Wear with 2-4 in positive ease for a light, comfortable fit. (The garment should skim the body rather than cling to it) Shown in the first size with 7.5cm / 3in positive ease at bust. **Pattern notes** This openwork jumper is worked in four shades, with 1x1ribbing at the hem, cuffs and neckline. The horseshoe lace chart is worked in the round to the underarms, back and forth for front and back, and in the round again for the sleeves. Sleeves are slightly set in, picked up, and worked downwards from the shoulders, reversing the colour / chart sequence to match the body. Where only one number is given this applies to all sizes. [1]: https://www.shopkdd.com/books/the-west-highland-way