Modern Twist by Heidi Kirrmaier

Modern Twist

Knitting
January 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
950 - 1950 yards (869 - 1783 m)
Finished Body Circumference (inches): XS (35¼); S (38¾); M1 (42½); M2 (45¾); L (49¼); XL (52¾); 2X (56¼); 3X (59¾); 4X (63¼); 5X (68½); 6X (72)
English
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Design:
This design is a modern twist on a traditional cable knit sweater. It has a simple cable (twist!) pattern, modified drop shoulders, and the option of a crew neck or turtle neck.

Fit:
Measurements shown above are the body circumference of the finished garment. I suggest you choose a size that measures approximately 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) more than your actual full chest/bust measurement.

How it’s Knit:
It is knit from the top down, in one piece. You begin by knitting the upper back, then stitches are picked up for the upper front sections and the shoulders are shaped with short rows. It has some armhole shaping and then the body is knit in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up from the main piece, and the sleeves begin with some short rows and then are knit in the round. Collar stitches are picked up and knit at the end.

The pattern includes links to videos that show a couple of the techniques, just in case that is something you find helpful.

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Yarn:
You can use any yarn that gives you the pattern gauge and a fabric you like. The cream sample is knit in Knit Picks Simply Wool Worsted.

Estimated Yarn Amounts: (yards / metres):
The amounts below are based on a body length from the underarm that measures about 13.5 inches (35 cm) from the underarm, and a turtle neck. If you wish to lengthen it, you may need more yarn. For a crew neck, you will need about 75 yds/m less.

XS: 985 / 900
S: 1095 / 1000
M1: 1200 / 1100
M2: 1300 / 1185
L: 1375 / 1260
XL: 1500 / 1375
2X: 1640 / 1500
3X: 1750 / 1600
4X: 1860 / 1700
5X: 2010 / 1840
6X: 2125 / 1940

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