As you can see, the same sweater looks very different on different women! We give general suggestions for customization for your inspiration. Only you can choose how you want your sweaters to fit and which customizations will work best for you and your beautiful self!

Notes on The El Sol from Katie Himmelberg, assistant editor of Interweave Knits:

Jennifer L. Appleby's striking El Sol Pullover features a different kind of striped embellishment. The textured stripes are subtle and simple enough that they do not detract from the cut-away details at the hem and neckline. Contrasting single crochet edging adds a nice finishing touch to emphasize the notch detailing, which accents a face nicely. Though the body of the sweater is quite relaxed, I would choose the size closest to your bust measurement for a good fit across the bust and shoulders. Be sure to check the neck measurement as well; the neck opening can be adjusted slightly, but you'll want to make sure it's not excessively large on you. This sweater is casual fun with a little off-the-shoulder sassiness; keep it pared-down with jeans, a dress pant, or a tiered skirt.

Sample garment shown has the following finished measurements:

Bust: 34" (86.5 cm) shown on schematic
Waist: 34" (86.5 cm) shown on schematic
Hem: 34" (86.5 cm) shown on schematic
Neck to Hem: 23.75" (60.5 cm) calculated from schematic
Waist to Hem: no defined waist

Bertha

Her bust: 34" (86.5 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 0" (0 cm) no ease/negative ease

Waist: 24.5" (62 cm)
Hip: 35" (89 cm)
Neck to Waist: 13" (33 cm)
Bertha has neither legs nor tailbone, so we cannot give her height; we estimate her center back length as 18" (45.5 cm).

Debbie

Her bust: 34.5" (87.5 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: .5" (1.3 cm) negative ease

Waist: 30" (76 cm)
Hip: 38.5" (98 cm)
Neck to Waist: 14" (35.5 cm)
Center Back Length: 18.5" (47 cm)
Height: 5 ft 2 in

Erin

Her bust: 38" (96.5 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 4" (10 cm) negative ease

Waist: 33.5" (85 cm)
Hip: 43" (109 cm)
Neck to Waist: 17" (43 cm)
Center Back Length: 23" (58.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 10.5 in

Karen

Her bust: 31.5" (80 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 2.5" (6.5 cm) positive ease

Katie

Her bust: 35.5" (90 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 1.5" (3.8 cm) negative ease

Waist: 27" (68.5 cm)
Hip: 37" (94 cm)
Neck to Waist: 17" (43 cm)
Center Back Length: 25" (63.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 10 in

Sandi

Her bust: 40.5" (103 cm)

Ease at bust as shown: 6.5" (16.5 cm) negative ease

Waist: 37" (94 cm)
Hip: 42" (106.5 cm)
Neck to Waist: 18" (45.5 cm)
Center Back Length: 22" (56 cm)
Height: 5 ft 4 in

Stefanie

Her bust: 34" ( 86.5 cm)

Ease at bust as shown: 0" (0 cm) no ease/negative ease

Toni

Her bust: 33.5" (85 cm)

Ease at bust as shown: .5" (1.3 cm) positive ease

Waist: 29" (73.5 cm)
Hip: 35.5" (90 cm)
Neck to Waist: 15" (38 cm)
Center Back Length: 18" (45.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 5 in