This classically-styled yoke pullover is worked in the round and features large and small cables alternating with areas of plain stockinette stitch. Decreases are worked in the plain areas to shape the yoke.
Finished Size: 34 1/2 (38 1/2, 42 1/4, 46)" (87.5 [98, 107.5, 117] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 38 1/2" (98 cm).
Yarn: Rowan True 4-ply Botany (100% wool; 155 yd [140 m]/50 g): #545 Snowdrop, 8 (8, 9, 11) balls.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 25 sts and 30 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in circular St st on larger needle.
Needles: Body and Sleeves—Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" (40 and 60 cm) circular (cir); Edgings—Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" and 24" (40 and 60 cm) cir and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; size 0 (3.25 mm) steel crochet hook; four 3/8" (1 cm) JHB International buttons: #11260 Frosty Full Balls; about 550 4-mm round pearl beads; about 550 oval (3 mm - 6 mm) pearl beads.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 1998