Cadillac Marg features a slightly shaped neckline and deep cuffs in a contrast color because I could not decide on a single shade of the new Bread and Butter Everyday Worsted from A Verb For Keeping Warm. I really, really needed to buy at least ONE skein in a contrast because the options were too gorgeous not to.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, Cadillac Marg is a simple pullover. The collar and cuffs satisfied my color needs, and then I didn’t want to take away from how gorgeous this bouncy, round merino looks in stockinette. There are subtle flecks of color in each shade, so the options are all stunning and complex and stockinette really allows them to shine. See the photos below for some combos that Verb For Keeping Warm has created…

See the bundles that Verb has created here…

With that in mind, instead of adding different textures all over the sweater, I went for one bold cable panel at front. I did chose 3 motifs that incorporate some fun and varied elements into that panel though. I’ve got some elegant, undulating cables, a deeply textured twisted column with a slipped line at center, and a cool border on each side that uses wrapped stitches to transition from the cable panel to the stockinette body beautifully.

Short rows shape the neckline, and it’s a very slight curve this time, creating more of a boat neck. Since this yarn is soft enough to wear against my skin, I plan to wear this sweater without a layer underneath or a shawl on top and this higher collar will keep me warm. (Of course it’s also easily modified for a deeper or rounder shape if you prefer.)

Sleeves are generous but not overhwelming, and I love that the cuffs are just a little longer than usual to show off the contrast color. Lastly, since the cable detail continues down into to the hem, I opted not to add more color at my waist, but instead worked a deep, cozy ribbing to show off the textures once more.

As always, mods to the shape or fit of this design are easily added and notes are in the pattern on where and how you can do so. Some of my testers also worked their sweaters in one color if you would like to see a solid version, and the Verb Sample has a bit of a deeper ribbing at the neckline, another mod I kind of love.

The cable panel is both written and charted.

Sizing

33.25(37,39.5,43,46.75)(49.25,53.5,58.75,62.75)” 84.5(94,100.25,109.25,118.75)(125,136,149.25,159.25)cm

Sizes are based on actual finished circumference around bust.

Sample shown worn with 3”/7.5cm of positive ease. Cadillac Marg can be worn more or less fitted if desired. If choosing an alternate amount of ease, check that other body measurements will also work for you, and see pattern notes to adjust as desired.

Yardage Needed

Yardage below may vary with substitute yarns or modifications.

Main Color A, Lantana:
800(900,1000,1100,1250)(1350,1450,1600,1750)yds 735(825,915,1005,1145)(1235,1325,1465,1600)m

Accent Color B, Long Shadows:
100(150,150,175,175)(175,200,200,200)yds
90(135,135,160,160)(160,185,185,185)m

Heavy worsted or aran weight yarn needed. I love this in a soft merino. Choose a colorway that will allow the cable detail to show up, such as a solid, heather, semi solid or tweed.