Delicate Cables TOP by Kate Terentyeva

Delicate Cables TOP

Knitting
May 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in cable stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 0 - 2.0 mm
919 - 1378 yards (840 - 1260 m)
XS-S (M-L, XL-2XL)
English Russian
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Casual oversized top with drop shoulders and delicate cables. Worked seamlessly from the top down. First, the back shoulders and back neck are shaped with short rows and the back armholes are knitted straight down to the specified length. Next, the front shoulders and front neck are shaped with short rows and the front armholes are knitted straight down to the specified length. Then, the back and the front are joined to work the body in the round to the desired length. Finally, the finishing detail is applied to the neck and armholes.

SIZES
XS-S (M-L, XL-2XL) to fit bust circumference 76-88 (92-104, 108-120) cm / 30-35 (36-41, 42-47)”.
Finished bust circumference: 109 (122, 135) cm / 43 (48, 53)”.
Choose the size that gives you 15 - 33 cm / 6 - 13” of positive ease at bust.

YARN
Sample is shown in Loro Piana Sailor (55% linen, 45% silk, 300 m (328 yds) / 100 g (3.52 oz)), (330) g. Or any similar yarn approx. 840 (1050, 1260) m / 920 (1150, 1380) yds.

GAUGE
28 sts х 40 rows = 10х10 cm / 4x4” square in cable stitch on main needles after blocking.

NEEDLES
Main circular needles size 2.25 mm (US 1), 80 cm (32”) for the body.
Corresponding circular needles size 2.0 mm (US 0), 40 cm (16”) and 30 cm (12”) for the neckline and armholes finishing.
Or any size of the main circular needle to obtain gauge. Corresponding circular needle size is smaller than main.

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers. cable needle, waste yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle, blocking tools.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Long tail cast on, knit/purl, left and right leaning neck increases/decreases, knitting cable stitches, circular knitting, german short rows, cable cast on, picking up stitches, binding off.