Yet another pullover. Evidently I will not rest until I have a sweater for every mood and occasion--and a few extras just in case!
Linen lace held with alpaca lace makes for a structured but fluffy fabric. The linen holds the stitches open, but the alpaca floof closes some of the gaps slightly. The sweater is warm but breathable. It's also not very elastic--which has its benefits, and limitations. I'm never taking it off 🥰
Pattern: modified from Done In Love Pullover, paid pattern by Katy Petersen
I modified the armpits to make larger gussets because my partner's sweater needs them and I'd rather practise on something me-sized before working on something him-sized. The gusseting makes the sweater yoke lie better when my arms are down (compared to the original), and I think there's better range of motion in the arms. But it honestly feels a little weird to have, like, little armpit baggies.
This gusset also allows me to start the sleeves higher, which also means the colour transition lies higher on my chest (instead of lying on the extremely awkward position of exactly on my bust line!).
I showed this sweater to my partner, and I think he's a wee bit jealous--he asked me how progress is going on his sweater!