Highland Hero Sweater by Diane Zangl

Highland Hero Sweater

Knitting
October 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch; 25 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10cm] in Cable Pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1969 - 2406 yards (1800 - 2200 m)
Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large); Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48)” to fit bust 34 (38, 42, 46)”; 2” positive ease recommended
English

This updated classic will remind you why you fell in love with knitting in the first place. The pattern flawlessly combines cables and Scottish plaid for a look that will be ideal for walks in the woods, football watch parties and holiday gatherings.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Elysian (60% Superwash Merino, 40% Acrylic; 219 yards 200 meters/100 grams): #20 Potting Soil (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8) balls; #21 Red Clay (C1), 1 ball; #1 White (C2), 1 ball; #38 Marigold (C3), 1 ball

Needles: US size 5 (3.75mm): straight and 16” circular

Notions: Stitch markers; holders; cable needle (cn); bobbins.

Special Stitches: 2/2 Rib, Cable Pattern

Plaid pattern is charted, not written