Bon Viveur Sweater is a shining example of understated elegance. The clean lines and smooth stockinette fabric give way to an artfully ruched-sleeve detail. It is worked seamlessly from the top down
Bon Viveur Sweater Pattern
This is a downloadable PDF. Link to the PDF will be emailed to you after checkout and will be provided on the Order Confirmation page as well
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 37.75 (41.5, 46, 50) [54.5, 58.25, 62.75, 66.75]”/94.5 (104, 115, 125) [136, 145.5, 157, 167] cm. Pullover shown measures 46”/115cm; modeled with 5.5”/14cm of positive ease. Intended to be worn with + 2-3”/5-7.5cm ease.
Yarn Weight: DK
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers, Skyland DK, (40% fine highland wool, 30% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 210 yd [192 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): #2404 Solstice 4 (5, 5, 6) [6, 6, 7, 7] hanks
Yarn Requirements: 1140 (1299, 1360, 1580) [1790, 1980, 1999, 2205) yds / 1042 (1188, 1244, 1445) [1637, 1811, 1829, 2016] m
Needles: Size 6 (4mm) 24-40”/60-80 cm circular (cir) and one set of double-pointed (dpn) or preferred needle choice for working small circumferences or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Locking stitch markers, Removable markers, Stitch markers (m), Tapestry needle, Waste yarn
Gauge: 21 sts and 31 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette st after blocking.
Photos by Molly Stevenson