Vivian

The Vivian Sweater is a dolman sleeve, v-neck pullover with 2x1 ribbing, and lots of ease. It is designed to be knit holding one strand of DK weight and one strand of Light Fingering weight yarn together throughout. Shibui Knits Nest and Pebble create a cozy and beautiful fabric, making this oversized sweater a great winter staple for your wardrobe.

SIZES 

This pattern is available in sizes XS-5XL, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm.

Finished hem circumference is 43 (45.5, 48, 53) (55.5, 60.75, 63.25) (65.75, 70.75) in / 109 (115.5, 122, 134.5) (141, 154, 160.5) (167, 180) cm. Sample shown is size XS on 32-inch bust circumference.

YARN 

DK Weight: Wool/Alpaca Blend 

1130 (1285, 1350, 1425) (1560, 1650, 1780) (1830, 1995) yds / 1033 (1175, 1235, 1303) (1427, 1509, 1628) (167, 1825) m 

Suggested Yarn: Shibui Knits Nest (75% Fine Highland Wool, 25% Alpaca) 

7 (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (11, 12) skeins in Cove

Light Fingering Weight: Silk/Merino/Cashmere Blend 

1100 (1260, 1330, 1400) (1540, 1630, 1760) (1805, 1975) yds / 1006 (1152, 1216, 1280) (1408, 1491, 1610) (1651, 1806) m 

Suggested Yarn: Shibui Knits Pebble (48% Recycled Silk, 36% Fine Merino, 16% Cashmere) 

5 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (9, 9) skeins in Cove

NEEDLES 

US 7, 32-inch or 40-inch circular 

Set of US 7 double-pointed needles

NOTIONS 

Stitch holders or scrap yarn 

Stitch markers 

Blocking wires & t-pins (optional) 

Tapestry needle

GAUGE 

19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette, on US 7 needles, with one strand of Nest held together with one strand of Pebble, after blocking

TECHNIQUES 

Long-Tail Cast On 

Long-Tail Cast On Purlwise 

2x1 Ribbing 

Increases 

Decreases 

Wrap and Turn Short Rows 

Backward Loop Cast On 

Applied I-cord 

3-Needle Bind Off 

Kitchener Stitch 

Seaming 

Knitting in the round