Planters Punch is one of my original designs that I still reach for - I just love these delicate cables!

Updated for 2022, the pattern now offers more options for sizing and a more finished neckline, with better shaping and a delicate rib along the upper edge.

Use the code PLANTERSREDUX for 25% off the new version until midnight on Friday 12/16/22 EST if you didn’t already purchase this one. If you had it in your Ravelry library already, you’ve gotten an email to download the new version!

I knit my new one with a bit more ease in the body and a shorter length, but you can choose the ease you like and adjust length as needed!

The things I love about this design, I kept: It’s a simple pullover, featuring delicate cables, staggered for length on a purled yoke, and that yoke contrasts beautifully against a stockinette lower body. Stockinette sleeves also make for a simple but effective detail, and the short rows at back neck give some “tails” to the rear cables.

My original versions (I did both a tee and a long sleeve sweater) were knit in bright shades of tweed and cotton, but knowing how often I want to wear this updated pullover, I opted for a gorgeous natural Cormo DK from Foxhill Farm. You may not be able to find this exact yarn if you don’t run into Alice Field of FHF at a festival, but there are lots of gorgeous DK and light worsted farm blends out there that would work beautifully.

Planters Punch is worked from the top down, so it’s easily modified for fit, and notes are in the pattern. The updated version has more details, notes on modifying, and the cables are both charted and written.

Sizes
37(39.25,43,46.5,49.5)(54,59.75,64.25)”
94(99.75,109.25,118.25,125.75)(137.25,151.75,163.25)cm

Sizes reflect finished circumference around bust once sleeves are separated at armholes.

Sample shown worn with 5”/12.75cm of positive ease. You can absolutely choose the size with the amount of ease desired, just check all other measurements to be sure the other measurements will work for you, or plan to modify as needed.

Yardage by Size
850(900,1050,1150,1250)(1400,1500,1600)yds
775(825,960,1055,1145)(1280,1375,1465)m

A DK or light worsted weight yarn is needed. I suggest a simple wool or wool blend without much variegation in color or thickness of the strand, so cables will show up in your fabric. Swatch to make sure you are getting gauge and to see how your yarn looks in pattern.

Quantities reflect cropped length and ¾ sleeves.