Arctic Light Sweater
The is a gorgeous cable knit sweater with intricate patterns on the front, back and sleeves. It’s worked top down on 5 mm (US8) needles with one strand of merino together with one strand of silk mohair to give it a lustrous sheen. The length is slightly cropped which makes it the perfect companion to wear with high-waisted jeans or a dress. The sweater is worked holding one strand of merino and one strand of silk mohair together.
Notes
- Choose a lighter colour to make the cables really stand out. If you’re going to make the effort, you may as well show it off!
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Size
- XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
- Finished bust circumference: 92.5 (100) 107.5 (120) 134.5 (147.5) 158 cm / 37 (40) 43 (48) 53.75 (59) 63.25”.
- Choose the size that is 5-15 cm / 2-6” bigger than your bust circumference.
- Sample in size S, model has a bust of approx 87 cm/ 34.25”.
- : 10 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 skeins
- : 6 (6) 7 (7) 9 (10) 12 skeins
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Gauge
- 22 sts x 26 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 5 mm (US8) needles holding one strand of merino and one strand of silk mohair together (before blocking).
Sample Colours
- The white Arctic Light Sweater is knitted with in color 1015
- The blue Arctic Light Sweater is knitted with in color Evening Sky 6051
- The beige Arctic Light Sweater is knitted with in color Kamé 3532
