“The Épicéå Sweater is inspired by forest walks: cable patterns seem to be like tree trunks, and you can place little treasures found during your walk in the woods in its two large pockets. So just put on it and here you go for a relaxing walk.”
– Solène Amary

Épicéå is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the back yoke is worked flat and shaped with increases. Stitches are then picked up along the back shoulders to shape the right then left front yoke. Once the yoke is finished and front and back are joined, the body is worked in the round, until the bottom has to be shaped back and forth to add more length and create a split hem in the middle of the back. The sleeves are worked in the round from stitches that are picked up along the armhole edges. Finally, a folded collar is knitted to add more cosiness to this sweater.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Finished chest circumference: 98 (105.5, 113, 120.25, 127.75) 135.25, 142.75, 150, 157.5, 165 cm / 38.5 (41.5, 44.5, 47.25, 50.25) 53.25, 56.25, 59, 62, 65” – recommended to be worn with 15–20 cm / 6–8” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
Retrosaria Rosa Pomar, Brusca (100% wool (50% Saloia, 50% Merino Branco and Merino Preto); 125 meters / 136 yards per 50 g)

1010 (1085, 1155, 1225, 1295) 1390, 1480, 1595, 1770, 1865 metres / 1105 (1185, 1265, 1340, 1415) 1520, 1620, 1745, 1935, 2040 yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway C586. Elisa wears a size 3 with 21 cm / 8.25” of positive ease.

NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm (or needle 0.5 to 1 size smaller than main needle)

GAUGE
21.5 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)
30 sts = 9 cm / 3.5” (worked flat, Chart A or B, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers (at least 2)
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Backward Loop Cast-On
• Cable Cast-On
• Long-Tail Cast-On
• Cables
• German Short Rows
• Picking Up Stitches
• Alternating Cable Bind-Off
• Mattress Stitch

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Elisa Mariacher
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jen Hurley, Rachael Prest & Isabell Dröse
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Back neck width: 17.25 (17.25, 18.25, 18.25, 19) 19, 20, 20, 21, 21 cm/6.75 (6.75, 7.25, 7.25, 7.5) 7.5, 7.75, 7.75, 8.25, 8.25”
• Armhole depth: 17.5 (18.25, 19.25, 19.5, 20.25) (21, 22.25, 23.5, 26.5, 27.5)cm / 7 (7.25, 7.5, 7.75, 8) (8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 10.5, 10.75)”
• Chest circumference: 98 (105.5, 113, 120.25, 127.75) 135.25, 142.75, 150, 157.5, 165 cm / 38.5 (41.5, 44.5, 47.25, 50.25) 53.25, 56.25, 59, 62, 65”
• Side length from underarm: 33.5 cm / 13.25”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 36.25 (38.25, 38.25, 40, 40) (42.75, 44.75, 49.25, 55.75, 58.5) cm / 14.25 (15, 15, 15.75, 15.75) (16.75, 17.5, 19.5, 22, 23)”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 43 cm / 17”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 17.75 (17.75, 17.75, 18.5, 18.5) (20, 20.75, 23, 26, 27.5) cm / 7 (7, 7, 7.25, 7.25) (7.75, 8.25, 9, 10.25, 10.75)”