Poplar and Elm

Description

Open Lace sleeves combine with “closed” lace on the bodice of this snug-fitting ballet style wrap sweater.

**Construction: **Poplar & Elm is knitted in 5 pieces with set-in sleeves and wrap-around neckband, using 2 leafy stitch patterns. The sleeves are done in Elm, an open lace pattern. Poplar is a similar but “closed” lace pattern used for the body of the sweater. The wrap is secured with a single button closure at waist and a hidden interior button. For in-between sizes, let waist size determine whether to size up or down. Button placement can also be used to adjust fit.

**Notions: **Size 4 US / 2.00 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, one 1″ / 25 mm decorative button and one 7⁄16″ / 10 mm button for inside closure.

Gauge: 24 sts = 4″ / 10 cm in pattern stitch.

**Pattern includes: **Written instructions, stitch patterns in charted format only, schematics, glossary.