By: Connie Moore
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Magenta Sleeveless Sweater

Machine knit fabric with crochet edges.
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold, Silky Wool
Fibers: 65% wool, 35% silk
Weight: DK
Yarn made in Italy
Sewing pattern: Style ARC, ESME DESIGNER KNIT TOP

I took the yarn from the hanks and rolled nice stiff balls with center strands that pulled out with even tension. I like to work with silk fiber in the mix because it’s slightly sticky and stays on the needles of the knitting machine. This is the first yarn I have managed to work so tightly on my LK 150. The drape of the knitted Silky Wool is straight without curling problems. I don’t recall any unravelling strands or knots coming undone. Love this yarn!

Pattern piece outlines are glued with a fine line of fabric glue on both sides. Seams are yarn sewn and then bound with a crochet stitch. Cheating? You bet!
The Esme top is longer in the back than the front.
Crochet flower accents on the front neckline.
Knitting machine set to three needles forward, one back.