The overall rib pattern and hint of sparkle in the yarn pair beautifully in Heather Lodinsky's Twist Sweater. The bottom bands are intertwined to become the front bands, creating a hip twisted look.

SIZES

• Sweater is sized to fit Women's X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Bust 35 (39, 42, 46, 50, 54)"

• Length 24 (24.5, 24.5, 25, 25, 25.5)"

Nimbus by Sublime

Add a textural layer to your outfit with this sideways-knit top in a soft, tweedy aran yarn.

Textures take centre stage on this comfortable sleeveless sweater from Yorkshire yarn company Sublime. Knitted sideways, the top has a pattern of flowing branches decorated with blossom-like bobbles. A deep rib at the bottom and simple, turnback sleeve edgings with button fastenings complete the design. It's knitted in Luxurious Aran Tweed, Sublime's cosy blend of cotton, wool and llama fibre that can be machine-washed.

SIZE 8 (10:12:14:16:18)

THE ADDITION of simple, sewn pleats gives a modern edge to this sweater by Marie Wallin. The lovely lace patterning on the front and back is knitted in Rowan’s delicious Kidsilk Haze - working two strands of yarn held together - while a crochet edging on the hems and cuffs gives a pretty effect. The wide neckline and cropped sleeves add to the feminine effect.

SIZE AND YARN: look after the description

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles

This beautiful sweater is amazing in its simplicity. Sleeves are worked from cuff to cuff with a split for the neckline; then the front and back are picked up and worked downward. Eyelet increases highlight the A-line shaping for a very comfortable piece.

Sizes: Woman's small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements

Chest: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches

Length: 24¹/₄ (25¹/₂, 25¹/₂, 26³/₄, 26³/₄, 28) inches

The classic lines and simple shaping of this striking piece are accentuated by the thick-and-thin texture of this cotton yarn.

Sizes: Woman's small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large) Instructions are written for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements

Chest: 38¹/₂ (41, 44, 48, 52, 57) inches

Length: 24¹/₄ (24³/₄, 25¹/₄, 26¹/₄, 27, 27¹/₂) inches

Materials