Donna Sweater

IntermediateDigital Pattern

1950's Varsity Hottie Sweater

Oh, Donna...

This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. Short-rows shape the back neck and optionally at the bust. Bust darts add a more room to accommodate breasts. Work fewer short rows for smaller breasts and more rows for larger breasts.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X)
Shown in L & 5X sizes, modeled with approximately 3” & 8” of negative ease in the bust. This sweater is intended to fit with between 2-8” of negative ease, or around 10%. The larger the size, the more negative ease.

To Fit Bust Sizes: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65, 69)”

Actual Finished Bust Measurements
27.5 (29.75, 35, 38, 42, 45.75) (49.5, 51, 54.75, 58, 61)”

Materials
Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK (100% wool; 100g/256 yds) (shown in Mediterranean Olive)

or

Ritual Dyes Priestess (100% superwash Merino wool; 115g/250 yds) (shown in Aries)

  • 470 (520, 680, 780, 920, 1060) (1190, 1240, 1400, 1530, 1640) yds