This classic sweater is from an early Vintage collection of Jo Sharp patterns and is made with Classic DK Wool yarn. The pattern is suitable for any yarn with a tension of 22sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm.
 
The sweater is generous fitting and has a simple drop shoulder shape for the sleeve. It is worked from a graph in knit & purl textures with some light cable work. 
 
YARN
Jo Sharp DK Wool Hand Knitting Yarn.
 
Version    Colour    Quantity x 50g balls
Adults        A    B    C    D
Vers. 1    Navy 327    16    17    20    21
Vers. 2    Slate 328    16    17    20    21
 
NEEDLES
1 pair 3.75mm needles (USA 5) (UK 9)
1 pair 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8)
1 set 4.00mm circular needles (USA 6) (UK 8)
1 cable needle.
 
TENSION
25 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm (approx. 4”) of Bodice Pattern using 4.00mm needles.
 
MEASUREMENTS
(Measurements given in inches are approximate)
Unisex sizing
 
SWEATER
A    B    C    D
    
To fit chest/bust
80 - 90    90 - 100    100  - 110    110  - 120    cm
 
Bodice circumference
108    118    124    134    cm
 
Bodice length
66    66    70    70    cm
 
Sleeve length
44    44    48    48    cm