Aran cables are Teva's favorite type of knitting - due to the sculptural effects of crossed stitches. Here, simple right and left cables combine for an all-over texture in a color that is a slice of Summer.

Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL) to fit Bust: 33 (35.5, 38, 41.5, 44)"/84 (90, 96.5, 105.5, 112)cm. Waist: 28 (30, 34, 37, 40)"/71 (76, 86.5, 94, 101.5)cm. Length: 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5, 20)"/45.5 (47, 48.5, 49.5, 51)cm.

Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham River (90% cotton, 10% cashmere; 103 yd [95m]/50g): #02 cantaloupe, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 21 sts and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Allover Cable pattern using #8 needles.

Needles: Size 8 (5mm) and cable needles, F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: 1/2-yard of hook-and-eye tape, sewing needle and matching thread, yarn needle.

Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham, Volume 2 for Tahki Stacy Charles, Spring 2008