Finished Size: 35 1⁄2 (38 1⁄2, 41 1⁄2, 44 1⁄2, 47 1⁄2)" bust; shown in size 38 1⁄2" with 2" positive ease
Yarn: Berroco Peruvia (100% wool; 174 yd [160 m]/100 g): #7130 moonstone (MC), 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins; Berroco Pure Merino DK (100% wool; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g): #4525 coulis (CC), 1 ball (for pocket lining)
Yarn Weight: #5 - Bulky
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm) needles; Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle; Size 6 (4 mm) needles
Notions: Cable needle (cn); Markers (m); Yarn needle
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in checked patt with MC on largest needles; 22 sts of cable panel = 3" wide with MC on largest needles
Originally Published: Knitscene Fall 2009