Spruce Sweater

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“The empire waist, where the waistline hits between the fullest point of the bust and the natural waist, is a great go-to look for nearly every body type, though it tends to shorten waists of people who are already short-waisted” —Stefanie Japel
By Marly Bird

YARN
SMC Viva Color, 1.75oz/50g balls, each approx 84yd/77m (10% wool, 90% acrylic)

  • 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) balls #00081 Art Deco Mix

KNITTING NEEDLES

  • 1 size 9 (5.5mm) circular needles, 24"/61cm long or any size to obtain correct gauge
  • 1 set size 9 (5.5mm) double-pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS

  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holders
  • Yarn needle

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 33 (37.5, 40, 45.5, 47.5)"/84 (95.5, 101.5, 115.5, 120.5)cm
Length 20 (21.5, 22, 22.5, 23)"/51 (54.5, 56, 57, 58.5)cm

GAUGE
14 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette st

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