Charts are given for llamas, skiers and dancers. Sweater is started at bottom. Easy decreases create collar, then sleeves are picked up and knit down. This sweater looks great with vertical stripes and a complimentary bottom color pattern. Knitting starts at rib of one sleeve and finishes on the other.
Bottom band is picked up and knit in the round.
Top can be made on a knitting machine. This sweater is knit from the top down, all in one piece, with raglan sleeves. The easiest sweater to get to fit right because you try it on as you go. Collar has a slight v-shape for extra comfort. Given in stockinette stitch - you can add any design elements you wish.