The Ilona Sweater, knitted in Phil Chic Lurex, is a great exercise for alternating between yarn overs and classic stitches. It will allow you to showcase your technique with a lace style and a button placket at the back.

Required materials:
To make the Ilona sweater, you will need:

• PPY range needles size 4.5
• PPY range needles size 5
• 5 buttons with a diameter of 18mm
• 1 yarn needle
• Instructions available in the following sizes: 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52

Techniques used:

• 2/2 ribbing
• Decorative stitches (stockinette stitch, single decrease, single slip stitch, yarn over, double vertical decrease)
• Buttonholes

Pieces to make:
1 front
2 half-backs
2 sleeves
1 neckband