Diamond Patch Sweater #1

ANY SIZE--ANY GAUGE Description: Mitered diamonds create a graceful sweater, flattering to all figures. Sweater size is based on the size of one diamond. Looks complicated, but is simple to knit. Make this sweater in any size, following instructions in pattern. Suggested Yarns: Suitable yarns include bamboo, cotton, silk, and blends of these fibers. Looks best at 4 to 6 stitches per inch (measured over stockinette stitch) on appropriately sized needles.FEZA'S CAYENNE(COTTON, ACRYLIC, NYLON), FESTIVAL(ACRYLIC, MOHAIR ,METALLIC), JEWEL(ACRYLIC, METALLLIC), NIRVANA(BAMBOO), or SHINE (COTTON) WOULD WORK WELL. Shown above in a cotton/rayon yarn from long ago. Choose a yarn that drapes nicely for best results. Yardage: in worsted weight yarn (5 sts/1" measured over stockinette) for finished garment bust 34"-650 yds; 36"-700 yds; 38"-750 yds; 40"-800 yds; 42"-850 yds; 44"-950 yds; 46"-1050 yds; 48"-1100 yds; 50"-1150 yds; 52"-1250 yds; 54"-1300 yds; 56"-1350 yds; 58"-1400 yds; 60"-1450 yds; 62"-1500 yds; 64"-1550 yds           For finished garment bust measurement (at 5 sts/inch):          3 balls for 32-36"; 4 balls for 38-44";          5 balls for 46-52"; 6 balls for 54-62"; 7 balls for 64" (Note: for longer sleeves on sizes 36, 44, 52, or 62, purchase one more skein Size is finished garment bust measurement. Needles: US #5 to 9 or size needed to match gaugesize4 sts/in approx yds5 sts/in approx yds5.5 sts/in approx yds34"550 yds650 yds800 yds36"600 yds700 yds850 yds38"650 yds750 yds900 yds40"700 yds800 yds950 yds42"750 yds850 yds1000 yds44"850 yds950 yds1100 yds46"900 yds1050 yds1150 yds48"950 yds1100 yds1250 yds50"1000 yds1150 yds1300 yds52"1050 yds1250 yds1400 yds54"1100 yds1300 yds1450 yds56"1150 yds1350 yds1500 yds58"1200 yds1400 yds1550 yds60"1250 yds1450 yds1600 yds62"1300 yds1500 yds1650 yds64"1350 yds1550 yds1700 yds