Throwback Thursday: Sweetheart Sweater

This week, we're throwing back time to issue 34 and Vicki Brown's Sweetheart Sweater...

Perfect for cool, autumn days, this soft cotton, short sleeve sweater is great for the shift in seasons.

Why we love it: It's impossible not to fall in love with the beautiful colourwork yoke in this sweater!

Sweetheart Sweater by Vicki Brown

DIFFICULTY Intermediate

SKILLS USED
Colourwork

YARN USED
Debbie Bliss, Bella, 85% cotton, 10% silk, 5% cashmere, 50g/95m/104½yd
Colours
MC: Light teal 015
CC1: Purple 011
CC2: Fuchsia 010

TENSION
Work 15 sts and 20 rows in dc st to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

NOTIONS
4mm hook
4 stitch markers

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Vicki is a self-employed crafter, who has been knitting and crocheting for over 10 years. You can find out more about her at www.lilleystitches.blogspot.com