"I wanted to use cables in an unexpected way that was integrated into the construction of the Slanting Gretel Tee. They act as visual cues to the A-line silhouette and raglan shaping: your basic bottom-up raglan—only a little fancier," notes Petra Manis. A subtly color-shifting merino wool and silk blend gives intricate cable crossings a sweet, soft-yet-crisp definition.
Finished Size: 30 1/4 (32 1/2, 34 3/4, 37, 38 3/4, 40 1/4, 42 1/4, 44 1/2, 46 3/4, 48 1/4)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 32 1/2", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn: Zitron Noblesse (70% merino, 30% silk; 165 yd [151 m]/50 g): #05 slate, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Yarn weight: #3 - Light
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st; 8-st cable sections of Lower Body chart and 8-st horseshoe cables of front raglans measure about 1 1/4" wide; 20 sts of Center Front Cable chart measure about 2" wide.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" or 32"circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; smooth contrasting waste yarn; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2009