An open mesh stitch becomes a delicate web between strong, structural cables in this Slouchy Cable Pullover. Silky, fluid drape from a wool-and-Tencel blend makes dolman sleeves softly romantic.
Finished Size: 34¾ (38½ , 42¼ , 46, 50, 53½ )" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38½ ".
Yarn: Berroco Lustra (50% wool, 50% Tencel Lyocell; 197 yd [180 m]/100 g): #3140 Montmartre (blue), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #3 - Light
Needles: Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): 29" or longer circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; cable needle (cn).
Gauge: 17 sts and 22½ rows/rnds = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle using one strand of yarn; 17 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in twisted rib on larger needle with yarn doubled, after blocking, slightly stretched so p2 columns appear about 1 st wide; 27 sts of shoulder chart
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010