This casual weekend sweater features a simple cable and lace pattern. Comfortable and cozy, this top-down sweater knit in the round would be perfect for a brisk morning walk or for cuddling up on the couch with a good book. The pattern is easy to memorize. Cabable is designed to have 2-3” of positive ease. Skills: Knit, purl, knit two together, slip slip knit, cables, yarn over, knitting in the round, provisional cast on, cable cast on.
The Cabable pattern includes both written and charted instructions, a schematic, and instructions for 11 sizes, ranging from a 28”/71 cm bust to a 68”/172.5 cm bust.
The pattern has been tech-edited and knit by test knitters.
Materials: • Needles: One pair 40” (100 cm) US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles. One pair 16” (40 cm) US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles. Or size needed to obtain gauge. • Worsted weight yarn. • Stitch markers. • Scrap yarn for provisional cast on. • Cable needle in size to match needle gauge. • Crochet hook for provisional cast on. • Ruler to measure gauge. • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Requirements: 808 (903, 1001, 1137) 1266, 1393, 1519 {1654, 1802, 1915, 2049} yards 739 (826, 915, 1040) 1158, 1274, 1389 {1512, 1648, 1751, 1874} meters
Recommended Yarns: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes or other worsted-weight yarn
Gauge: Gauge was measured after blocking. 4.75 stitches and 7.25 rows over 1 inch/2.5 cm in stockinette stitch, knit in the round.
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