Nordsee is a pullover featuring cables over moss stitch -- inspired by the gentle waves of the Elbe in the Port of Hamburg, echoed in the structure of the Elbphiharmonie on the water.

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CONSTRUCTION:
The sweater is knitted in the round seamlessless from bottom up with raglan shaped shoulders and simple 2x2 ribbing at the collar, cuffs and hem.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
long-tail cast on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, working cable stitches.

Some techniques, such as Tubular cast on and bind off, German short rows, are included in the pattern as photo tutorials. Alternatives to these methods are also suggested in pattern.

SIZES INCLUDED

XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL)

To fit bust: 30 (34, 38, 42 // 46, 50, 54) in;
76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5 // 117, 127, 137) cm

Exact dimensions provided in pattern

GAUGE
18 sts & 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette
20 sts & 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in cable pattern
Please use needle size and yarn that gives you gauge.

MATERIALS

Needles
US 8 / 5mm dpns
US 8 / 5mm circular 32 to 40 in (80 to 100 cm), depending on the size you are knitting
US 7 / 4.5mm dpns
US 7 / 4.5mm circular 32 to 40 in (80 to 100 cm)

Yarn
A light worsted wool or wool mix that will give you gauge:
1070 (1190, 1350, 1485 // 1735, 1840, 2055) yds
975 (1090, 1235, 1360 // 1587, 1685, 1880) m
Shown in Malabrigo Rios 100% Merino Superwash, 210 yds (192 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; Natural (063).

Notions

• 9 Stitch markers
• 1 Removable marker
• Cable needle
• Row counter
• Tapestry needle for sewing in ends