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Kimono Sweater

Finished! This is "Design #14" by Jenny Watson from the book, Noro Flowers, Book 4. I used Naturally Vero yarn in color #1, Jeweled. The yarn has more purple than I expected, but I am still pleased with the way it turned out. The gauge was right on, and I had a resin button from Stitches West 2010 that looks just right.

The construction of this sweater is unique. There are three rectangular panels for the fronts and back. Then the sleeves and top of the sweater are knit side to side causing vertical stripes. Finally, after sewing the top to the bottoms, you pick up and rib the wide collar. Pretty easy overall, and makes a loose-fitting kimono-style cardigan.

In progress, before under arm seams and button.