PATTERN | LEAF WHISPER

The tone-in-tone LEAF WHISPER sweater is worked in two different yarn qualities from the bottom up in a decorative leaf pattern. You first work in the round up to the underarms, then separate the front and back sections and continue working in rows. The back section is finished straight; the front section incorporates short rows to shape the neckline. The body begins with subtly shiny Saffira yarn and finishes in the upper shoulder section with delicate, fluffy Alpaca Lace. The leaf pattern is repeated in the sleeves, working from the top down in rounds, directly from the armholes. You pick up stitches in Saffira yarn and work decreases for shaping on the underside of the sleeves. The sleeves also repeat the change in yarn quality, finishing in Alpaca Lace.

The sizes correspond to the bust circumference as follows:
( XS; S; M ) ( L; XL; XXL ) ( 3XL; 4XL; 5XL ) = ( 30; 32; 35 ) ( 39; 42; 46 ) ( 50; 54; 58 )“ (= ( 76; 82; 90 ) ( 98; 107; 117 ) ( 127; 137; 147 ) cm) bust circumference (measured on the body).

The pullover has a loose fit and is intended to be worn with about 4–8” (10–20 cm) of positive ease.

You need:
Pascuali Saffira (75 % virgin wool, 25 % silk)
Yardage 1.76 oz ~ 218 yds (= 50 g ~ 200 m):
( 5; 5; 6 ) ( 6; 6; 7 ) ( 7; 8; 8 ) x 50 g balls in color #06 Cherry

Pascuali Alpaca Lace (100 % alpaca wool)
Yardage 1.76 oz ~ 437 yds (= 50 g ~ 400 m)
( 2; 2; 2 ) ( 2; 2; 2 ) ( 3; 3; 3 ) x 50 g skeins in color #21 Bordeaux

US 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5 mm) circular needles
or needle size required to get gauge 
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn for putting stitches on hold
Tapestry needle and scissors