12 Crossways worked Cable Sweater by Rebecca Design Team

12 Crossways worked Cable Sweater

Knitting
October 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Knit 2, Purl 2 Ribbing stretched slightly in width
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1209 - 1302 yards (1106 - 1191 m)
English German

Summary from Rebecca #35: “For this super top work first the cable band crossways, then add the top in nub pattern. and finally add the welt and collar.”

Sizes: To fit bust 82/86cm (32/34”) and 92/97cm (36/38”)

Yarn: GGH Samson - 100% extra fine superwash Merino wool (about 85m/50g). Smaller size uses 650g (13 balls). Larger size uses 700g (14 balls)

Additional Needles: 5mm (US 8) circular needles, one that is 40cm (16”) long and one that is 60-80cm (24-32”) long

Gauge: 47 stitches cable = 20cm (8”) wide, 24 rows = 10cm (4”) high on 6mm (US 10) needles.

26 stitches and 18 rows bramble pattern = 10cm (4”) on 5mm (US 8) needles.

18 stitches and 26 rows/rounds knit 2, purl 2 rib pattern stretched slightly in width = 10cm (4”) on 5mm (US 8) needles.