Article: `Embossed' flowers create elegance

Pure elegance best describes this classic pullover with "embossed" flowers scattered across the front. This dramatic effect is achieved by knitting the floral design in stockinette stitch against a backdrop of simple seed stitches. The flowers are then outlined in crochet or embroidery chain stitches for further contrast; French knots make up the centers.

It's rare to find such an exquisite design that can be made so easily and inexpensively from worsted-weight yarn. Very little shaping is required, and the generously cut sleeves set into the square armholes and the wide band of ribbing make this an up-to-the-minute fashion.

Designed to be a loose fitting garment, it has a gauge of 4 ...

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