Feeling Brisky Sweater

When the air starts to turn, and there is a brisk chill in the air, it brings about the best feelings. And the best knits! This modern, detailed, cropped pullover with optional cowl is the easiest go-to for those almost autumn days!

Knit bottom up with sleeves, seamed using reverse mattress stitch to create sleeve detail. The wave garter stitch creates a cushy, comforting detail throughout the piece, and the optional cowl adds a cozy touch.

Bust circumference: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52)"
Length: 16 (17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 27.5, 28.5)" Cropped style
3/4 sleeve arm length: 11.5 (12, 13, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 17.5, 18, 19, 20)"
Positive ease: 4" total
Picture shows bust circumference 34"

Recommended Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Zooey, 60% cotton, 40% linen (284 yds) light DK weight 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins without cowl. Add 141 yds for cowl.
Needles: Size US 6 (4 mm) & US 7 (4.5mm) with 40" cord | Size US 5 (3.75mm) dpn (or short cord for sleeves) | Optional (if doing cowl): 1 stitch marker, size US 7 (4.5mm) with 25" cord

Gauge: 24 sts / 21 rows = 4" in garter wave stitch using size US 7 (4.5mm) needle - NOTE: gauge was tested using thick/thin yarn - gauge may vary between sport & DK weights