The Ropes is a saddle shoulder sweater worked top-down seamlessly. The sweater features a fun cable design that is easy to knit but will keep you engaged from start to finish.

You will start with a two-color turtleneck, then work down to shoulder saddles and proceed with the Front and Back, working on a cable panel, creating a very rich texture on your sweater all the way down to a 2x2 rib hem.

The photo tutorial is included for those who are not familiar with this type of construction.

SIZING (finished bust measurement)
Designed to be worn with 4” (10 cm) of positive ease. To choose your size, measure your full bust, add 4” (10 cm) of ease and pick the finished bust measurement closest to this number. If you fall between the sizes, go with the bigger size. Sample shown in Size 2 with 4” (10 cm) of positive ease.

Size 1 - 34” / 86.5 cm
Size 2 - 37½“ / 95 cm
Size 3 - 41¾” / 106.5 cm
Size 4 - 45¼“ / 114.5 cm
Size 5 - 49½” / 126 cm
Size 6 - 54” / 137 cm
Size 7 - 58½“ / 148.5 cm
Size 8 - 61¾” / 156.5 cm

GAUGE

14.5 sts and 19 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st with size A needles in Main Yarn after blocking.

YARN

Main Yarn: (9, 9, 10, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skeins of Mondial Bio Lana , 100% wool in Light grey (#344). Worsted weight (115 yds/1¾ oz // 100 mts/50 g). Or any other wool/merino blend yarn that gives you the gauge.

For substitutions, avoid heavily variegated, fantasy or any fuzzy yarns. Make sure the yarn gives you a crisp stitch definition. Acrylic blends with wool or cotton will also work for this pattern.

Contrast Yarn: 1 skein of Mondial Bio Lana , 100% wool in any preferred color.

Note - the yardage is an estimate and may vary with the tension of your knitting and modifications you are making.