Precious Cargo

Introducing Precious Cargo – a delicate lace pullover perfect for summer nights and fall days. Worked overall in the (new to me, now a favorite) Lacy V-stitch, a delightful 9 stitch x 6 row repeat, its borders are trimmed with wide ribbing – knits and purls in complimentary rhythm. This design is worked bottom-up and in-the-round to the start of its deep v-neckline where the bodice splits and the piece is worked flat. The bodice splits again at the start of the armholes, and front and back panels are worked separately. Half-length sleeves, extending just below the elbow, are worked bottom-up and in-the-round as well, with short rows at their cap for smooth shaping. This design is seamless, except for the sleeve caps that are set in. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust/Hip: 31(35¼, 39½, 43½, 46½, 50½, 54¾)"/ 78.7(89.5, 100.3, 110.5, 118.1, 128.3, 139.1) cm
Length: 24(24½, 25, 25¾, 26, 26½, 27)"/ 61(62.2, 63.5, 65.4, 66, 67.3, 68.6) cm
– shown in size 35¼"/ 89.5 cm, worn with no ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Peerie wool by Brooklyn Tweed. (100% American Merino wool; 210 yds/ 192m per 50g skein); color – Nocturne; 5(6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 1025(1150, 1305, 1490, 1630, 1820, 1980) yds/ 940(1050, 1195, 1365, 1490, 1665, 1810) m. 
I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US4/ 3.5mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24 to 36"/ 60 to 90 cm circular (for lower bodice, choose length shorter than bust measurement)
• 1 24"/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight (for upper bodice and sleeve caps)
• 1 set double-pointed, or preferred needle style for working small circumferences of the sleeves in the round
US3/ 3.25mm (one size smaller than above)
• 1 24"/ 60 cm circular (for neckline trim)

Notions
• Stitch markers (locking and loops)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE (after blocking)
• 25.6 sts and 37.2 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Lacy V-stitch

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting, decreasing (ssk, k2tog), increasing (yo), 3-needle BO, short row shaping, setting in sleeve caps, stitch pick-up for v-neckline trim, and blocking.

11 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, a ROW TRACKER for managing AT THE SAME TIME armhole and v-neckline shaping instructions, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.

You'll find this pattern for sale on Ravelry.

And here’s the source of its name.