Lots of positive ease and a loose, tall turtleneck are elements that make this the sweater you won’t want to take off. Brioche rib makes an amazingly soft and light fabric, which is worked in pieces and seamed for stability.
Lori Versaci
To fit bust 32 (36, 40, 46, 50)”
40 (44.5, 48.5, 53, 57)” bust circumference
Shown in size 44.5″
Woolfolk Får (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 142 yds per 50 g skein)
12 (13, 15, 16, 17) skeins in color no. 19 for full length version (pictured)
10 (11, 13, 14, 15) skeins for cropped variation
Size 8 (5 mm) straight needles and 16″ circular needle
Tapestry needle, stitch markers
15 sts and 40 rows/rnds = 4″ in brioche st and fisherman’s rib, blocked
Note that 40 rows/rnds in brioche or fisherman’s rib, viewed from the RS, will appear to be only 20 rows.