Soft angora-wool yarn transforms the classic cabled sweater into a comfortable garment that's as perfect with a skirt and earrings as it is with jeans and boots. A simple drop-shoulder shape and a mock turtleneck produce uninterrupted cable lines. With the same cable pattern throughout, you'll soon memorize the chart. If you can work one cable, you can work them all!
Finished Size: 35 1/2 (41, 46 1/2, 52, 57 1/2)" (90 [104, 118, 132, 146] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 41" (104 cm).
Yarn: Classic Elite Lush (50% angora, 50% wool; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g): #4420 aqua foam, 12 (13, 15, 17, 19) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 1" (2.5 cm) in reverse St st on larger needles, after blocking; 26 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in staggered twist cable pattern on larger needles, after blocking.
Needles: Body and sleeves—Size 8 (5 mm): straight. Neckband—Size 6 (4.0 mm): 16" (40-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2004